Can you wire a 30A 2P standard circuit breaker "downstream" from a 60A GFCI 2p circuit breaker?

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Will this still provide GFCI protection? Is this against code? Does this represent a hazard?

I have a subpanel with a 60A GFCI circuit breaker, that I want to use that to feed to 2 30a 240v receptacles. I'm looking to have GFCI protection on the lines, but also make sure the lines are protected for their rating.

possible duplicate of [Can I use a 50 amp GFCI breaker on 15 amp circuit?](http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/51156/can-i-use-a-50-amp-gfci-breaker-on-15-amp-circuit) — DarthCaniac, Nov 14 '14 at 17:40
I'm pretty sure that's the opposite scenario of what I am describing. Does it matter? — Jeremy Holovacs, Nov 14 '14 at 18:42

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 14 '14 at 18:45

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This will work fine. The GFI protection is on the feeder side so everything downstream will be protected.

Out of curiosity, why the need for GFCI protection?

answered Nov 14 '14 at 18:45

Speedy Petey

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Building an electric microbrewery in my basement :) Thanks – Jeremy Holovacs Nov 14 '14 at 18:53
See 215.9 for the applicable NEC cite, btw – ThreePhaseEel Mar 30 '15 at 22:25

Can you wire a 30A 2P standard circuit breaker "downstream" from a 60A GFCI 2p circuit breaker?

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