Didn't pass city inspection, need help.

[Isaac C.]

Hello BP community,

I had an inspection with the city today and when they checked the GFCI that are installed in two separate bathrooms, the inspector said it didn't pass because two GFCI outlets can't be in the same circuit. Anyone encounter this? How should I proceed? Can I replace one of the GFCI outlets with a regular outlet or that is not going to pass either? Thanks in advance!

[David M.]

@Isaac C.

Of course consult / hire a licensed electrician.  But, you posted that the two GFCi outlets are on the same circuit.  You only need one at the "beginning" of the circuit; as the inspector points out, two on the same circuit is a problem.  So, you just need to replace one of the GFCI's with a regular outlet.  One gfci outlet apparently will cover two bathrooms.  That being said, that means if a person in each bathroom starts a hair dryer, the circuit will pop.  Must be an old house if there aren't separate circuits...  Good luck.