Bar Receptacles - Single Family Dwelling

[Jim_SWFL]

Doubt I'm the only one, but I find the text of the (2107) NEC confusing around 210.52(2)(3), in conjunction with 210.52(4), and though I don't believe it is directly applicable, the similar situation and requirements of 210.52(C)(3). See plan view of bar area below, which is composed entirely of cabinets, there is no knee wall to support the countertop. For the portion of the bar that is anchored to the wall (with the sink), in my mind, there is no question about the requirements of the receptacles and spacing. For the remainder of the counter area that extends out from the wall and wraps around, it just is not clear to me whether I'd be required to show a receptacle at standard height (not serving the countertop) on the backside of each portion of the bar (neither has a dimension longer than 12 ft.).

 

[NTesla76]

I hope by 2107 the NEC gets this cleared up. This is for a dwelling unit?

 

[hbiss]

I'm going to assume that the counter tops in the service area (opposite side of the bar) are lower than the bar top? If so I would locate receptacles in or on the backsplash below the bar top at 4' intervals.

-Hal

 

[Jim_SWFL]

I'm going to assume that the counter tops in the service area (opposite side of the bar) are lower than the bar top? If so I would locate receptacles in or on the backsplash below the bar top at 4' intervals.

-Hal

Nope - all same level countertop, standard height. It is rare to see bar height counters in the last few years.

 

[Jim_SWFL]

I hope by 2107 the NEC gets this cleared up. This is for a dwelling unit?

Yes - one unit in a high-rise. This is typical of the 4 penthouse unit types.

If this counter was held up by a knee wall, I'd put a receptacle on each wall (room side) at standard height and move on. But this isn't a wall, it is cabinets.

 

[hbiss]

Well, you know what that means. Pop-ups.

-Hal