Scaffold Resource uses products chosen specifically to meet the unique requirements of each job. When dealing with a structure as historic and noteworthy as the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Scaffold Resource made sure to protect the bridge itself as well as the travelers below.
GFCI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter) protection is required for many receptacles (outlets) throughout the house and outdoors. This protection can be provided either by a GFCI breaker or GFCI receptacles. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, depending on the installation.
Quick Answer. A GFCI outlet, or ground-fault circuit interrupter, is an outlet that stops electricity from flowing through it if it detects a problem or a ground-fault. The outlet trips, the same as a breaker trips in an electrical panel, as a safety measure. Continue Reading.