Proximity of washer & dryer outlets to washer valves & tub?

[Plumbob]

How close can electrical outlets for washer (110v) and dryer (220v) be to the washer hookup valves?

The laundry tub is nearby too... What are the electric outlet positioning requirements? Thanks.

[Jim Port]

There are no code imposed limits on the promity of the receptacles to the valves.

If the washer receptacle is within 6' of the laundry tub it requires GFI protection.

[jwelectric]

There are no code imposed limits on the promity of the receptacles to the valves.

If the washer receptacle is within 6' of the laundry tub it requires GFI protection.

I agree with this post but let me add that they can be no more than 6 feet from the appliance they intend to serve.

210.50(C) Appliance Receptacle Outlets. Appliance receptacle outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliances, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the intended location of the appliance.

[hj]

I believe, since this is the way they are usually installed, that as long as the receptacles for a washer and dryer are "filled" it does not have to be a GFCI. This means if you have a washer and electric dryer, the outlet has to be a single device one so there is no "open" receptacle where you could plug an extension cord or device into.

[jwelectric]

I believe, since this is the way they are usually installed, that as long as the receptacles for a washer and dryer are "filled" it does not have to be a GFCI. This means if you have a washer and electric dryer, the outlet has to be a single device one so there is no "open" receptacle where you could plug an extension cord or device into.

Even a single device yoke within 6 feet of a utility tub would require GFCI protection

[hj]

They did not put one there for my installation, I just looked to make sure I was not mistaken. The same applied for my water softener outlet in the garage. ALL the wall outlets in the garage are GFCI, but the softener is a single device receptacle and NOT GFCI protected.

[Plumbob]

Thanks everyone. I bought a 3-pack of GFCI outlets so all the outlets in my unfinished laundry room will be GFCI, along with the washer outlet near the sink.