Figure 210.52(C)(1)

[jxofaltrds]

Figure 210.52(C)(1) Determination of Area Behind a Range,
or Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit or Sink.

Should the 24" be changed to 12"?

(1) Wall Countertop Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be
installed at each wall countertop space that is 300 mm
(12 in.) or wider.

 

[NorthwestPV]

In my opinion, no. The 24" is a maximum distance from the Range or sink. The reason it is at 24" is that most kitchen appliances have a 24" cord attached. If the countertop was 12" wide, it would still require a receptacle. If it was 11" it would not.

 

[NorthwestPV]

I think the wording in 210.52(C)(1) should be changed to:

(1) Wall Countertop Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be
installed at each wall countertop space that is 300 mm
(12 in.) or deeper.

 

[infinity]

In my opinion, no. The 24" is a maximum distance from the Range or sink. The reason it is at 24" is that most kitchen appliances have a 24" cord attached. If the countertop was 12" wide, it would still require a receptacle. If it was 11" it would not.

I agree.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The code is 12" wide. If a counter is 12" wide then you need a receptacle -- 24" is the max. If the space behind the sink, ramge , or whatever is less than 12" deep than it does not count as counter space.

 

[jxofaltrds]

I look at it differently now. And I believe that it should remain the way it is.

Sometimes I have to talk it out to find out I was reading something wrong.

 

[hillbilly1]

I think their reasoning behind it is X =< 12" and X=<18" is the space is too small to reasonably put an appliance, hence the exemption. A space greater than that could possibly be used, so it would be counted as countertop.