Which one would you select?

[m sleem]

Having a kitchen with its power provisions, selecting between two receptacles for fridge:
1st: un-switched receptacle mounted on 4".
2nd: switched receptacle mounted on 2".

Both of them are ready to supply the fridge without any technical issue. Which one would you select ?

 

[jumper]

1. Is that mounted above finished floor (AFF) and is ' feet or " inches?

2. Why would I want to switch a fridge receptacle.

3. Both are code legal assuming you comply with 210.52(B)(1).

 

[don_resqcapt19]

The mounting height is a matter of convenience. If there are counter tops on both sides of the refrigerator, then the receptacle should be above the height of the counter tops. As far as the switch, I can see no good reason to put a refrigerator on a switch.

 

[m sleem]

1. Is that mounted above finished floor (AFF) and is ' feet or " inches?

4 & 2 feets AFF

2. Why would I want to switch a fridge receptacle.

Yes we do need, especially when cleaning and maintenance.

3. Both are code legal assuming you comply with 210.52(B)(1)

IMHO..If we can consider the kitchen floor as a "Wet" location, the higher receptacle would be better regardless the switching.

 

[mjf]

Personally, I would never plug my own refrigerator into a switched receptacle. Even if I didn't have kids (who would miraculously, suddenly learn how to turn a switch off). I like my food edible.

 

[jumper]

4 & 2 feets AFF

Yes we do need, especially when cleaning and maintenance.

IMHO..If we can consider the kitchen floor as a "Wet" location, the higher receptacle would be better regardless the switching.

1. Thought is was feet

2. Unplug the appliance, if needed.

3. The only "wet location" in a kitchen is a sink; hence, the requirement for GFCI protection for counter top receptacles.

 

[augie47]

Curious. Are we talking residential or commercial ?

 

[jumper]

Curious. Are we talking residential or commercial ?

Oops!!!:slaphead::slaphead::slaphead:

 

[m sleem]

Curious. Are we talking residential or commercial ?

This is a commercial kitchen located in a hospital.

 

[augie47]

Thought that might be the case when you mentioned "wet location & cleaning" in the same post.
Doesn't change the answers much, IMO, but with the "wash-down" feature, I would go for the higher.
The "switch" idea seems like a disaster waiting to happen. If they absolutely needed/wanted one I would suggest some type of protective cover to minimize accidental misuse.

 

[Ponchik]

The fridge may be a hardwired walk in unit. (even though the OP mentioned receptacle). In that case it is a good idea to have a switch as long as it is not accessible by general public.

 

[jumper]

The fridge may be a hardwired walk in unit. (even though the OP mentioned receptacle). In that case it is a good idea to have a switch as long as it is not accessible by general public.

Would not a switch be required as a disconnecting means if hardwired and the panel is not within sight?

 

[don_resqcapt19]

The original question was about a receptacle....that is the means of disconnect for a cord and plug connected appliance.