Island Recept.

[480sparky]

Originally Posted by A-1Sparky

....... but wouldn't have to have GFI protection. ............

Yes it will.

[raider1]

Originally Posted by 480sparky

Yes it will.

If the receptacle is installed more than 12" below the countertop then it can't be counted as the receptacle to serve the countertop, so therefore IMHO it need not be GFCI protected.

Chris

[480sparky]

Originally Posted by raider1

If the receptacle is installed more than 12" below the countertop then it can't be counted as the receptacle to serve the countertop, so therefore IMHO it need not be GFCI protected.

Chris

Silly me..... I have 210.8(B) On The Brain this morning.

[raider1]

Originally Posted by 480sparky

Silly me..... I have 210.8(B) On The Brain this morning.

No problem, it happens to the best of us.

Chris

[raider1]

210.8(A)(6) requires that receptacles that are installed to serve the countertop in a dwelling unit kitchen must be GFCI protected.

Now 210.52(C)(5) states that receptacles installed to serve the countertop must be located above the countertop but not more than 20 inches above. The exception to 210.52(C)(5) permits (under specific conditions) the receptacle on an island or peninsular countertop to be located not mor than 12" below the countertop.

So receptacles that don't meet these requirements are not required to be GFCI protected.

Chris

[pjsullivan]

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated.

[raider1]

Your very welcome.

Chris