Concealed Bathroom Receptacles

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Anyone see a code issue with this? I cannot think of one but someone is telling me that the required bathroom rec's cannot be in the cabinets.
 

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In practical terms I think it could actually be safer that way because the receptacles are shielded from water splashing, etc. unless cabinets are open.
But I'm not sure that it meets NEC requirements.
 
infinity said:
Anyone see a code issue with this? I cannot think of one but someone is telling me that the required bathroom rec's cannot be in the cabinets.
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I don't believe the receptacle outlet required by 210.52(D) can be in a cabinet per 210.52(3),

210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is:
(1) Part of a luminaire or appliance, or
(2) Controlled by a wall switch in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, or
(3) Located within cabinets or cupboards, or
(4) Located more than 1.7 m (51∕2 ft) above the floor
 
packersparky said:
I don't believe the receptacle outlet required by 210.52(D) can be in a cabinet per 210.52(3),

210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is:
(1) Part of a luminaire or appliance, or
(2) Controlled by a wall switch in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, or
(3) Located within cabinets or cupboards, or
(4) Located more than 1.7 m (51∕2 ft) above the floor
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Ah thanks, I was having a brain fart. My first reaction was that it cannot be code complaint but then I failed to recall what section would prohibit it.
 
infinity said:
Ah thanks, I was having a brain fart. My first reaction was that it cannot be code complaint but then I failed to recall what section would prohibit it.
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This is kind of a weird response but if you think about the practicality of using either of these GFCI's a) someone would have to be looking in the center mirror if they're shaving or blow drying their hair or b) they would have to plug in and then close the mirror in which case they'll be closing the mirror on the cord.
 
goldstar said:
This is kind of a weird response but if you think about the practicality of using either of these GFCI's a) someone would have to be looking in the center mirror if they're shaving or blow drying their hair or b) they would have to plug in and then close the mirror in which case they'll be closing the mirror on the cord.
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Not weird at all, that location is unpractical for majority of reasons a receptacle is required in the first place. There is nothing wrong with putting a receptacle inside that cabinet as long as you have the required one outside, one might want to plug in a charger for battery operated items in there.
 
goldstar said:
This is kind of a weird response but if you think about the practicality of using either of these GFCI's a) someone would have to be looking in the center mirror if they're shaving or blow drying their hair or b) they would have to plug in and then close the mirror in which case they'll be closing the mirror on the cord.
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And with the cord hanging out the door wouldn't close all of the way so the mirror might be slightly askew which would be highly annoying. (Just for fun type the word askew into Google.)
 
If I had to guess there are about 50 of these bathrooms installed with the receptacles in the cabinet. Curious to see if an inspector will even notice.
 
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