I am inclined to disagree with the three previous replies. Who says that the first two feet of a peninsula counts as a "normal countertop," so that the peninsula begins at that point? Why cannot the "connecting edge" of a penninsula be at the wall?
Situation 1: A peninsula connects to a countertop.What would be the purpose of the last sentence in 210.52(C)(3) if that were the case?
Situation 1: A peninsula connects to a countertop.
Situation 2: A peninsula connects to a wall.
Both situations involve the peninsula having a "connecting edge."
I am inclined to disagree with the three previous replies. Who says that the first two feet of a peninsula counts as a "normal countertop," so that the peninsula begins at that point? Why cannot the "connecting edge" of a penninsula be at the wall? In the original sketch, we see that countertop A extends further to the right than does the width of the peninsula. In this image, there is clearly a separate countertop space, and a separate penninsula space. But if you discard section A, and all you have from left to right is the width of the peninsula, then way can we not say that this thing is a peninsula and nothing else?
There would be no requirement for a wall countertop receptacle, because there would be no wall countertop space. You were typing at the same time I was typing, so please see my previous post.If you consider it a peninsular countertop, what if the receptacle was located 4 feet out on the peninsular countertop, would the requirement for the wall countertop receptacle be satisfied?
There would be no requirement for a wall countertop receptacle, because there would be no wall countertop space. You were typing at the same time I was typing, so please see my previous post.
I am willing to acknowledge that opinion, and I see that you share it with others. But what statement or figure in the NEC compels us to look at the situation in that way? Where does it say that the first 25 inches of a peninsula counts as wall counter space?IMO when the peninsula butts up against the wall that portion become a wall counter top.
I am willing to acknowledge that opinion, and I see that you share it with others. But what statement or figure in the NEC compels us to look at the situation in that way?
It would indeed touch the wall. That does not make it a "wall counter space." But we have two ways to look at it:If in your example an 18" wide peninsula is connected to the wall the requirement of 210.52(C)(1) would still apply because that connected edge would be more than 12" wide and would indeed form a wall counter top space.
The difference has to do with what I said in post 11, about seeing counter space in front of me, as I look at the wall. That space is where I will put the toaster, and that is why I need a receptacle there.So why is the peninsula that attaches to another counter not a peninsula all the way to the wall.
It would indeed touch the wall. That does not make it a "wall counter space." But we have two ways to look at it:
1. It touches the wall, and that creates "wall counter space," in the context of 210.52(C)(1), and the first 25 inches away from the wall shall be treated accordingly.
2. It is constructed as a peninsula, so that its entire length is "peninsular counter space," in the context of 210.52(C)(3), no matter where it is installed.
Which is right? Perhaps neither. As you say, the wording is not clear.
The difference has to do with what I said in post 11, about seeing counter space in front of me, as I look at the wall. That space is where I will put the toaster, and that is why I need a receptacle there.