Can a QO-GFI or HOM-GFI breaker be used as a subfeed breaker to feed a down stream panel and provide the GFI protection to the entire subfed panel?

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Can a QO-GFI or HOM-GFI breaker be used as a subfeed breaker to feed a downstream panel and provide the GFI protection to the entire subfed panel?

Issue:
Can a QO or HOM GFI breaker be used to feed a sub panel downstream

Product Line:
Miniature Circuit Breakers

Resolution:
Yes, BUT nuisance tripping may occur due to leakage from ALL the load conductors between the GFI breaker and subpanel and the bussing in the subpanel.