Island receptacle

[nizak]

Is it a code violation to have an island receptacle located under a 15" countertop overhang?

I seem to remember a 6" dimension but can't recall the wording.

Don't have access to a code book right this minute.

Thanks

 

[Dennis Alwon]

It is a violation if that is the required receptacle. 6"

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Here is the section

210.52(C)(5)Exception to (5): To comply with the following conditions (1) and (2),
receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be mounted not more than
300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop or work surface. Receptacles
mounted below a countertop or work surface in accordance with this
exception shall not be located where the countertop or work surface
extends more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond its support base.
(1) Construction for the physically impaired
(2) On island and peninsular countertops or work surface where the
surface is flat across its entire surface (no backsplashes, dividers,
etc.) and there are no means to mount a receptacle within
500 mm (20 in.) above the countertop or work surface, such as
an overhead cabinet