Why couldn't this receptacle be used to satisfy 210.52(C)? E.g. if there were 18" of counter on one side of the sink, so that a receptacle is required for that counter space, and the receptacle is behind the sink, within 6" of the edge in question.
Cheers, Wayne
I think you would need 12" behind the sink for the receptacle to count:
(C) Countertops. In kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms,
dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units, receptacle
outlets for countertop spaces shall be installed in accordance
with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).
Where a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink
is installed in an island or peninsular countertop and the
width of the countertop behind the range, counter-mounted
cooking unit, or sink is less than 300 mm (12 in.), the
range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink is considered
to divide the countertop space into two separate countertop
spaces as defined in 210.52(C)(4). Each separate countertop
space shall comply with the applicable requirements in
210.52(C).
2008 NEC