I thought there was a code that does not permit a receptacle to be located above a baseboard heater, but can't find it. All I see is an informational note and some commentary at the beginning of 210.52 saying that some baseboard heaters may come with instructions not permitting them to be installed below a receptacle. Is this all there is or is there a code regarding receptacle placement above a heater? Thanks for your help.
Receptacle above baseboard heater?
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The information notes basically states that if the manufacturers instructions requires that no outlet be installed above the heater than you must follow it.
However these are allowed. They fit the corner spots on the heaters
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Yep. That's all there is.
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There is more than art. 210 that has the informational note.
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Correct . There just is no direct Shall Not in the code.
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