Kitchen receptacle with a full window above sink

[shortcircuit1]

Hello,

I have an odd situation where i have a full window above the sink. It doesn't have any back splash for me to put an outlet. Does this space count as a break in wall space or do i still need to provide an outlet for this space?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

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[LarryFine]

Hello,

I have an odd situation where i have a full window above the sink. It doesn't have any back splash for me to put an outlet. Does this space count as a break in wall space or do i still need to provide an outlet for this space?

The sink itself counts as a break in the required receptacle spacing, so, unless there is 12" or more counter depth between the sink and the window, your 24" measurement starts at each side of the sink.

 

[Coppersmith]

So they are allowed to be face up on a sill? I guess that's fine if you never open the window or water a plant.

 

[infinity]

The sink itself counts as a break in the required receptacle spacing, so, unless there is 12" or more counter depth between the sink and the window, your 24" measurement starts at each side of the sink.

I agree, the area behind the sink doesn't count as wall space even where there is a wall there when less than 12".

 

[sameguy]

It's a break no outlet needed,
what happened to the like button?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The sink itself counts as a break in the required receptacle spacing, so, unless there is 12" or more counter depth between the sink and the window, your 24" measurement starts at each side of the sink.

I assumed the op knew that ...Maybe not

 

[shortcircuit1]

It's a break no outlet needed,
what happened to the like button?

Its a break but you still need a outlet with in 2' of the edge of the sink.

 

[shortcircuit1]

I assumed the op knew that ...Maybe not

The distance is less than 12" so its a break but i still need a outlet with in 2' though.

 

[shortcircuit1]

The sink itself counts as a break in the required receptacle spacing, so, unless there is 12" or more counter depth between the sink and the window, your 24" measurement starts at each side of the sink.

Problem is i need to put an outlet with in 2' of the edge of the sink as distance was less than 12". That 2' falls where the window is.

 

[PaulMmn]

Problem is i need to put an outlet with in 2' of the edge of the sink as distance was less than 12". That 2' falls where the window is.

Dare I assume that the window is wider than the sink?

 

[Sierrasparky]

What about those pop up outlets?

 

[LarryFine]

Problem is i need to put an outlet with in 2' of the edge of the sink as distance was less than 12". That 2' falls where the window is.

An alternative is a receptacle on the lower cabinet face.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

An alternative is a receptacle on the lower cabinet face.

Larry take a look at 210.52(C)(5). The exception allows receptacle below the countertop but only for islands and peninsulas

 

[hbiss]

Hello,

I have an odd situation where i have a full window above the sink. It doesn't have any back splash for me to put an outlet. Does this space count as a break in wall space or do i still need to provide an outlet for this space?

Ok, how wide is the window and how wide is the sink?

-Hal

 

[shortcircuit1]

Dare I assume that the window is wider than the sink?

Yes it is.

 

[shortcircuit1]

What about those pop up outlets?

That is one option what i looked into but not sure if the owner is going to like it.

 

[LarryFine]

You could always ask the inspector to visit the house and look over the situation with you.

 

[hbiss]

Dare I assume that the window is wider than the sink?

Yes it is.

I've had teeth pulled easier than this. Is there two feet or more of window on either side of the sink??

-Hal

 

[PaulMmn]

I've had teeth pulled easier than this. Is there two feet or more of window on either side of the sink??

-Hal

If it's only 2' or less beyond the sink, I think the OP is home free-- put the outlet as close to the window frame on either side. Otherwise, it's Silllites!