NEC 210.52(C)(1) Countertop Wall Spaces - Close as Practacle

[jar546]

New Exception to Wall Space Receptacle Requirements Service Countertops

210.52(C)(1) Wall Spaces.
Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm (24 in.) measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. The location of the receptacles shall be in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).
Exception No. 1:
Receptacle outlets shall not be required directly behind a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink in the installation described in Figure 210.52(C)(1).
Exception No. 2:
Where a required receptacle outlet cannot be installed in the wall areas shown in Figure 210.52(C)(1), the receptacle outlet shall be permitted to be installed as close as practicable to the countertop area to be served. The total number of receptacle outlets serving the countertop shall not be less than the number needed to satisfy 210.52(C)(1). These outlets shall be located in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).

How do you interpret this?

What scenario do you see this applying to?

 

[steveray]

Big window over the sink...."Always" a struggle...

 

[mark handler]

I do not see that in the CA Electrical Code, is it just the Florida Code?

 

[jar546]

I do not see that in the CA Electrical Code, is it just the Florida Code?

2023 NEC change

 

[jar546]

Big window over the sink...."Always" a struggle...

Especially when the owner does not want pop-up receptacles

 

[steveray]

Especially when the owner does not want pop-up receptacles

Well at least they don't need them on the island anymore....The receptacles that is...If they are there, then they are pop-up...

Where a required receptacle outlet cannot be installed in the wall areas

Of course, this implies zero backsplash in a strict reading...