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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Question:
Hello CQD, in your answer regarding island and peninsula receptacles in a previous CQD, you stated
“The installation of a receptacle is no longer permitted in the side of the cabinet for island and peninsulas”. I do not see where such receptacles are prohibited, just not required. Best, Donald Haskin
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Answer:
Hi Donald, thank you for your comments, and participation in the CQD. The newly revised Section 210.52(C)(2) states “Receptacle outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsula countertop or work surface, shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).”
Section 210.52(C)(3) provides only three (3) location options for these receptacles:
(1) On or above, but not more than 500mm (20 in.) above, a countertop or work surface.
(2) In a countertop or work surface using a receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops.
(3) In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces or listed for use in countertops.
None of the options provided in Section 210.52(C)(3) are below the countertop in the side of the cabinet. Remember installing a receptacle in the side of a cabinet was only permitted as an exception to the rule in 210.52(C). That exception has been eliminated, thus eliminating the option to install a receptacle in the side of a cabinet.