Section E3902.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

E3902.2 Garage and accessory building receptacles. 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles installed in garages and grade-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. [210.8(A)(2)]

Exceptions:

1. A dedicated ceiling mounted receptacle for a garage door opener.

2. A single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit that is located and identified for specific use by a cord- and plug-connected appliance such as a refrigerator or freezer.

3. A dedicated receptacle supplying a permanently installed fire alarm or security alarm system.

4. A dedicated receptacle supplying a sump pump.