Can you switch a GFCI outlet? I’ve seen this on rare occasion and wondered if it was acceptable. I’m guessing not.
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There should be no safety hazard in switching a GFCI outlet. There would be a slight increase in the likelihood of false trips, but probably not a significant issue with modern units.
I can't say, though, that there isn't some subparagraph in the code that prohibits switching them.
No problem at all. The GFCI on my boat lift is switched from the house and I never had a problem with it.
It is very common to have the outlet for GFCI pool pumps to be on a timer.