It is still likely you will have GFCI protection on the laundry receptacle if there is a sink in there or if the laundry is in unfinished space. I know it is rare here but most of the country has basements and that is where the laundry ends up being located.

I unfortunately have to say no.

Neal Burdick
COT Inspector

Just recieved this from Building Officials Association of Florida

http://70.40.210.127/pdf/I-List/6450.pdf

Date: Thu Mar 11 2010
Report: 6450
Code: Code Year: 2008
Section: 210.12(B)
Question:
Is it the intent of NEC Article 210.12(B) to require all outlets in a laundry room to be provided with Arc-Fault protected circuits?
Comment:
None.
Answer:
No. NEC Article 210.12(B) requires arc-fault protection in "...family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens,
bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas." A laundry room is not similar to these
rooms.
Commentary:
The NEC commentary specifically excludes, "...kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, garages and outdoors..." from the
requirement. These rooms are more similar to laundry rooms than those specifically listed in NEC Article 210.12(B).
Notice:
The Building Officials Association of Florida, in cooperation with the Florida Building Commission, the Florida Department of Community Affairs, ICC,
and industry and professional experts offer this interpretation of the Florida Building Code in the interest of consistency in their application statewide.
This interpretation is informal, non-binding and subject to acceptance and approval by the local building official.

I think that most of us have agreed with that interpretation