Questions regarding GFCI Outlets

[Mr Rex]

Thanks for the replies. It is a remodeled kitchen. I also could not locate a statement in the FHA Handbook. But I did find that it is an NEC regulation. Article 210.8(a) states that all receptacles serving countertop areas and any receptacle within six feet of the sink requires gfci protection.
I am certainly not ever going into any house and intentionally short out a plug as a test. That seems like something that could potentially get you into a worse bind than being called out for misinterpreting a building code or it's source.
So now I guess I will submit an amended report correcting myself about it being an FHA requirement, but still leaving it subject to changing the outlets or confirmation that all three plugs are protected from the one per an electrician.
Again, I thank you all. These forums are an awesome source for new guys like me, and your prompt responses are truly appreciated.

FHA does not require GFCIs. FWIW, the latest code for new construction requires all the outlets in the kitchen to have GFCI protection not just those within 6 feet of a water source. They can be protected by a GFCI outlet with the downstream outlets also connected to the individual GFCI or via a GFCI breaker in the panel.

 

[RSW]

Multiple bathrooms can be on one gfci outlet. It is allowed in TN. All of the outlets on the exterior can also be on one gfci. I don't see a problem with all three kitchen outlets on one gfci. Rex is correct. The FHA does not require gfci outlets unless it is new construction and code requires them.

 

[Mark K]

….. or via a GFCI breaker in the panel.

They may be protected by a GFCI breaker in the panel and the outlet looks the same as any other.

To the OP, BTW, do you also check for GFCI outlets in the garage? Code says they also have to be protected. How far down this rabbit hole should appraisers go?