brother
Senior Member
I was curious what made them add the phrase 'farthest wall' in the exception for the location installation of a receptacle in bathrooms 2023 NEC 406.9(C) execption #2. Reason I ask is because I have seen too many old houses with small bathrooms and the 'farthest wall' is a wall with the entry door and not by the sink and vanity. So if someone was to follow the technical 'letter' of the code it would be interpreted as a code violation by some.
In reality, most installers ignore it anyways, as it is safer to have a 20amp receptacle right by the sink and vanity that is used for shaving etc.. like normal than to have extension cords or a light fixture receptacle that home owners do themselves.
What is the reason for the 'farthest wall' ? Shouldn't that phrase be removed and just keep the rest of the wording?
In reality, most installers ignore it anyways, as it is safer to have a 20amp receptacle right by the sink and vanity that is used for shaving etc.. like normal than to have extension cords or a light fixture receptacle that home owners do themselves.
What is the reason for the 'farthest wall' ? Shouldn't that phrase be removed and just keep the rest of the wording?
