File for a code variance?

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stickboy1375 said:
I'm all for that, but they better figure it out soon... I dont see why they just don't go with the plugmold or raise the window as I suggested to my boss and the GC...
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Then you did your part in full.You seen the violation and pointed it out to your boss.Now its in his ball park.Willing to bet they hand it back to you to fix.
Always possable the inspector is one of them good old boys and lets it slide.
 
Pierre C Belarge said:
This is exactly where the problem lies. The problem is not the code, but the designer's lack of understanding of the code.
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Any designer worth his pay should know that and be able to design for it. If the code meant "about two feet" or approximately 2 feet, or somewhat less than 3 feet, it would say so.
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Pierre, thank you. This was my 1st thought at the beginning of this thread.

It's too much to expect a HO to be aware of the code requirements, but there is absoluteley no excuse that designers continue to design kitchens where we can't install the required receptacles. Islands are especially prone to this. C'mon, how long has the 2'-4' requirement been in the NEC? :mad:
 
File for a code variance.

File for a code variance.

acrwc10 said:
Tell them to get a wider sink to match the window.
I always love when someone thinks it is up to me to "make it work" because code interferes with their lack of planning. No matter how many times you go through the code with some people they will not get it until the inspector does what he should and Say's "NO". When this comes up I try to make a point to ask the inspector at rough in about what they want. At least at this time it is fixable without tearing out walls.
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This is a continuing problem for electricians and inspectors. The truth is that by now those that design counters, Islands and peninsulas, know (or should know) about the receptacle requirements. It is also time that inspectors say no to any violations.
 
romeo said:
This is a continuing problem for electricians and inspectors. The truth is that by now those that design counters, Islands and peninsulas, know (or should know) about the receptacle requirements. It is also time that inspectors say no to any violations.
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I could not agree any more... It getting so old its not funny...
 
I was failed on a kitchen remodel that I only added a couple recessed cans in the ceiling per title 24, due to 210.52. The HO has windows to the countertop and a lazy susan below allowing only 30" from sink for a rec.. How do I pass code with no wall space above countertop to install a rec.?
 
Studio, welcome to the forum. :)

I can't really visualize what you're describing, but I can say that there are no exceptions in the NEC for walls made of glass.

However, I don't see how this is your problem if the receptacles covered in 210.52 were there before you got there, and all you did was add some lighting? :confused:
 
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