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In dealing with kitchen counter tops what else other than the actual counter top would be considered a work surface?

This deals with receptacles that are installed in the face up position.
 
I know some people love the idea, and have seen it in Jamaica, but, I would not install outlets face up in a work counter or a kitchen counter... Just a example, a guy I know in Ocho Rios spent money to build up his kitchen with the normal concrete cabinets etc...
It all looked terrific, he had a party, some beer got knocked over... and the lights went out... So at least his breakers worked...

He fixed it... his cleaner then went cleaning the same section of wall divider... she got shocked because the wet cleaning liquid soaked into the outlet.. she was a few feet away, but still got a nasty scare...

He clams his latest fix will take care of it- sealant around the outlet...
 
nizak said:
In dealing with kitchen counter tops what else other than the actual counter top would be considered a work surface?

This deals with receptacles that are installed in the face up position.
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Not much. I consider the terms to be the same.
 
infinity said:
Not much. I consider the terms to be the same.
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As far as most are concerned they are the same, but they are not the same for the application of the code rules. There are "pop-up" type receptacles listed for use in work surface and others listed for use in countertops. The ones for work surfaces are not required to pass a liquid spill test, but the ones for countertops are required to pass that test. Most of the pop-up devices currently on the market are only listed for use in work surfaces. As far as I know, there is only one listed for use in countertops.
 
don_resqcapt19 said:
As far as most are concerned they are the same, but they are not the same for the application of the code rules. There are "pop-up" type receptacles listed for use in work surface and others listed for use in countertops. The ones for work surfaces are not required to pass a liquid spill test, but the ones for countertops are required to pass that test. Most of the pop-up devices currently on the market are only listed for use in work surfaces. As far as I know, there is only one listed for use in countertops.
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Work Surfaces is not countertops as far as pop up and face up receptacles are concerned... Work surfaces here refers to workbenches and desks and such, usually in commercial environments, and thus the reason why they need certified for kitchen and bath surfaces... BEcause of more risk from spills...

But, Pop up outlets are different from face up outlets...
 
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