Can you help me out on this question.

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Originally Posted By: senomoto
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Originally Posted By: Greg Fretwell
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If a receptacle is 12" below the counter it is not serving it.

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Originally Posted By: srowe
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This has been a question that I have tried to get an answer to for a LONG time!!!

Thanks GREG!!!

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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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GFCI answers are tricky as they are always changing.


My answers are based on 2002 and carry over to 2005 NEC.

All outlets that serve dwelling unit kitchen counter tops must be GFCI protected regardless of the sink location.

To find what outlets are considered 'serving' the counter top you can look at 2002 - 210.52(C)(5) which first says

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Receptacle outlets shall be located above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, the countertop. ........


But then there is the exception which says

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receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be mounted not more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop.


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Originally Posted By: srowe
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Perfect…thanks again Greg and Bob.

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Originally Posted By: senomoto
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I appreciate the info, but this still bothers me some how.


The outlet on the opposite side of the pony wall is in closer proximity to the sink than the outlet on the other side of the room 6 ft away from the sink.

Would you not write it up at all or would you mention it as a possible safety issue?

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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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You could write it up as a recommendation for added safety but if I understand the layout it is not an NEC violation.

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Originally Posted By: jschwartz1
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