More island questions 2023 code

[JoeNorm]

I just got plans for a new residence. They call for plugmold(strip) receptacles with USB under the sitting area of the island.

1) Since it's under the sitting area and not intended for appliances, would this be permitted(I am thinking not but want to pose the question anyway)

2) If the plug strip ONLY contained USB would that be allowed?

thanks

 

[infinity]

IMO it needs to be within the countertop surface if it has 120 volt receptacles. The USB only is probably okay.
2023:

210.52(C)(3) Receptacle Outlet Location
Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or more of the following:
1. On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, a countertop or work surface
2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops
3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces or listed for use in countertops
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, sinks, or rangetops as covered in 210.52(C)(1), Exception No. 1, or appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
Informational Note No. 1: See 406.5(E) for installation of receptacles in countertops and 406.5(F) for installation of receptacles in work surfaces. See 380.10 for installation of multioutlet assemblies.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

I just got plans for a new residence. They call for plugmold(strip) receptacles with USB under the sitting area of the island.

1) Since it's under the sitting area and not intended for appliances, would this be permitted(I am thinking not but want to pose the question anyway)

2) If the plug strip ONLY contained USB would that be allowed?

thanks

The loophole in the 2023 will permit this as long as the AHJ can be convinced they were not installed to serve the countertop. The 2026 will prohibit receptacles from being less than 24" below the top of the countertop, assuming this rule survives the likely NITMAM.