Ask Paul | Why are their 30A and 15/20A Receptacles at Marinas

Here is todays Let's Ask Paul Question: Here is my question: I live in a coastal area and have constant contact with customers that have a private dock with boat lifts. Typically, I see a 20- or 30-amp 250 volt rated GFCI protected circuit for the boat lift. Many times, I see a 120-volt as well, 15/20-amp GFCI protected receptacle at the dock. They label this outlets convenience outlets. Since article 555.33(A)(4). Required shore power to be rated not less than 30-amps how should I address this issue. Countless times I go to these boat lifts and see the convenience outlet being used as shore power. I know what the code reads but is there some reason that shore power is rated a minimum of 30-amps. Thank you for taking my question.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you’ll learn from the nation’s most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you’ll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.