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Friday, October 1, 2021
Question:
Good Day,
Does the NEC require receptacles with USB charge ports to be installed at kitchen countertops? I was recently attending an inspectors meeting and this was a topic being discussed. The outcome was that it is not required. What say you?
Thanks for an opinion.
Allen Shepard
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Answer:
Hi Allen,
Thanks for the question. The NEC currently does not require receptacles with USB ports to be installed at kitchen countertops. This is an option that many are choosing due to extensive use of devices requiring battery charging. The requirements for receptacles at kitchen countertops and work surfaces are found in Section 210.52(C).