210.52(C)(5) exception

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210.52(C)(5) exception for island or peninsula. If I am reading the exception correctly, & if there is no back-splash area or cabinet above the island or peninsula to mount/locate a receptacle, then it is permissible to locate them at the ends of the island within the guidelines of: within 12" of the top & the counter top is not over 6" past the base & no receptacles would be required to be mounted on the top ? :happyno: :happyyes:
 
JDB3 said:
210.52(C)(5) exception for island or peninsula. If I am reading the exception correctly, & if there is no back-splash area or cabinet above the island or peninsula to mount/locate a receptacle, then it is permissible to locate them at the ends of the island within the guidelines of: within 12" of the top & the counter top is not over 6" past the base & no receptacles would be required to be mounted on the top ? :happyno: :happyyes:
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Thanks. But 1 more item on the subject.
Then the 2 foot rule would not apply (that no point along a kitchen counter top can not be more than 2 feet from a receptacle) :?
 
JDB3 said:
Thanks. But 1 more item on the subject.
Then the 2 foot rule would not apply (that no point along a kitchen counter top can not be more than 2 feet from a receptacle) :?
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Not quite. Think of it this way. Most appliances have a 2' cord so you need to be able to reach an outlet from anywhere on the counter. 2' from an appliance then 4' between the receptacles.
 
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JDB3 said:
Thanks. But 1 more item on the subject.
Then the 2 foot rule would not apply (that no point along a kitchen counter top can not be more than 2 feet from a receptacle) :?
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Islands & pennisulas have specific references that are exceptions to the rule. read further
 
JDB3 said:
Then the 2 foot rule would not apply (that no point along a kitchen counter top can not be more than 2 feet from a receptacle) :?
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Dennis Alwon said:
Not quite. Think of it this way. Most appliances have a 2' cord so you need to be able to reach an outlet from anywhere on the counter. 2' from an appliance then 4' between the receptacles.
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Dennis it seems you said exactly what JDB3 said and I agree with you both. :)

As mwm1752 points out the key is islands and peninsulas are not covered by those same spacing rules.
 
iwire said:
Dennis it seems you said exactly what JDB3 said and I agree with you both. :)

As mwm1752 points out the key is islands and peninsulas are not covered by those same spacing rules.
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Yep, I did-- oops. I read it as a receptacle every 2 foot. Sorry
 
Sorry, I am getting confused.
Islands & Peninsulas.
The rule that no point may be more than 2 feet away from any receptacle. Applies [ ] Does not apply [ ] :?

If it applies, may a receptacle be placed on the back side of the counter top (but then this would be facing & in another room ?
 
JDB3 said:
Sorry, I am getting confused.
Islands & Peninsulas.
The rule that no point may be more than 2 feet away from any receptacle. Applies [ ] Does not apply [X] :?
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Unless divided into two or more spaces only one receptacle is required.
 
JDB3 said:
Sorry, I am getting confused.
Islands & Peninsulas.
The rule that no point may be more than 2 feet away from any receptacle. Applies [ ] Does not apply [ ] :?

If it applies, may a receptacle be placed on the back side of the counter top (but then this would be facing & in another room ?
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Not anypoint but an appliance placed along the wall must be ale to reach an outlet within the 2' cord that is provided. This means place the appliance in the middle and the outlets must be no more than 2' to either side of the appliance or 4' apart.
 
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