In a situation where there is 6' section of wall and a receptacle behind a refrigerator, we are being told by the AHJ that there needs to be a 2nd receptacle because the one behind the refrigerator is not readily accessible so it does not count towards the receptacle needed for the spacing on the 6' wall. I am not able to find reference that the receptacles used for wall spacing must be readily accessible, is there any?
Receptacle spacing and refrigerator
- Thread starter mjmike
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The AHJ may be trying to apply 210.52(C)(5). It does not apply, as it relates only to countertop surfaces. The only thing I can find related to general wall receptacles is that the GFCI device must be readily accessible. But you can satisfy that by using a GFCI breaker.
LarryFine
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What about 210.52(A)(2)?
Adamjamma
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Thought 210.52 requires a outlet within 2 feet of a corner or cabinet edge that breaks the wall... so if fridge is like a wall cabinet then two foot not six foot rule is in effect.. or am I reading it wrong?
ptonsparky
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I believe the question is referring to wall space, not countertop.
No point on the wall should be further than 6’ from a receptacle. He has one.
The receptacle is probably easier to access behind the fridge than it is behind Great Gramas full China Hutch.
Correct. We 2 dedicated countertop receptacle circuits so all good there.
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