Kitchen counter top receptacle

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I took a exam yesterday and one of the questions asked - What is maximun height a receptacle can be above the counter top in a dwelling kitchen?
Answers:
A) 18"
B) 21"
C) 22"
D) 24"
What do you think? I think 20"
 
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I chose 18" I don't know if it was correct or not..I thought maybe it could be 21" if you measured 20" to the center of a duplex... but maybe I am over thinking it
 
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In my opinion 18" would be correct if the test was based on the 1999 NEC. According to the 2002 NEC code handbook page 91, "the maximum permitted height of a receptacle serving a countertop was revised in 210.52(C)(5) upward from 18" to 20".

Thanks for all your help,

Kevin

[ April 14, 2005, 11:54 AM: Message edited by: kevinware ]
 
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18" is the most correct answer..210.52(c)5 states in part "Receptacle outlets shall be located above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, the countertop.
 
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was that the complete question?
because they can be as high as you want, they just want be consider to serve the kitchen counter top,if higher than 18 inches 99 nec,20 inches 02 nec.
 
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CELTIC is correct in his reply. 500mm(20in) is what is stated by the code rule 210.52(c).
Would like to know who gave the test, and if that is the correct wording.
If it asked "what is the maximum possible height...." then it would be a more accurate question and answer, and 18in would then be truly correct.
 
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So that's 20" to what?
Center of the device?
The top of the device?
Top of the plate?
Top of the highest prong?
 
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There is no code that requires the receptacle to be a duplex so if a duplex is mounted at 18" to the center of the receptacle one receptacle would comply with 210.52(C)(5). and one would not. But if a single receptacle was installed or a duplex mounted sideways then I would think it would be required to have the highest point of the receptacle at the required hight that would allow a cord to be plugged in.
 
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