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Mark,
The quote below is from the NFPA website, authors of the National Electric Code. Most municipalities that I’m aware of (certainly not all) who even have a code, usually rely on the NEC. Like Blacjjackjacques said, you may not be required to have GFCIs for your new circuits. Has the inspector said that you do? If so, have you asked him to point you at the written code or county requirement?
Tom
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Educati...re/Electrical/Electrical-circuit-interrupters
“GFCI protection is required by the 2017 NEC for newly installed and replacement 15 and 20 amp receptacles on kitchen countertops, in bathrooms, outdoor areas, unfinished basements and crawl spaces, garages, boathouses, laundry areas, and within 6’ of sinks, bathtubs and shower stalls. GFCI protection is also required for certain appliances that have a history of being a shock hazard. Drinking fountains, vending machines, dishwashers and boat hoists are examples of appliances that require GFCI protection.”
If you take this regulation literally, it only applies to Receptacles. Hard wiring would be the way to go. Glen-have you confirmed that would be acceptable?
Robert