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Receptacle Outlet for Peninsular Countertops

July 25, 2014
Receptacle outlets for countertop spaces shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).

In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop having a long dimension of _____ in. or greater, and a short dimension of _____ in. or greater.

a) 12, 24
b) 24, 12
c) 24, 48
d) 48, 24

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: b) 24, 12

Part III of Art. 210 of the NEC outlines the requirements for required outlets on branch circuits. Receptacle outlets for countertop spaces shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).

As per 210.52(C)(3), "At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop space with a long dimension of 24 in. or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. or greater. A peninsular countertop is measured from the connecting edge."

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