My thought was that an Island can also be considered an eating surface , thus making it a fuzzy judgment call.
I do the same with Laundry, if it is a double stack in a tight closet, I leave it be.
If out in the open I suggest GFCI.
**Receptacles in Countertops and Similar Work Surfaces in Dwelling Units.
**Receptacles cannot be installed in a face-up position in countertops or similar work surfaces.
Nobody talking face up.
I am (was) talking about this picture! 
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showpost.php?p=353687&postcount=20
Receptacles in Countertops and Similar Work Surfaces in Dwelling Units.
Receptacles cannot be installed in a face-up position in countertops or similar work surfaces.
Sure they can Joe T. 
It’s just wrong and potentially dangerous.:shock:
Is there a mininum distance an outlet has to be from the edge of the sink?
With in 24" edge of sink
Sorry Joe, I did not notice that was a counter top.
What about in a floor? Special rules? Different for wood floor or carpet?
Thanks in advance.
Floor is ok.
Face up is bad on a wet surface and floors have a special protective cover.
Those (from the link - not pic) are the ones I see in new construction. They don’t seem “child proof” enough for me.
Most I see around here have the “lock screw” to avoid child tampering
or rugs and furnishings covering them, so the child **hazard **is gone and another is created by ignorant users. It’s a good idea to have a general safety statement about floor receptacle usage.
Thats what I see.
Guess this one is too close!!
Too close or behind is not a code issue. Not good practice, but not a code issue.Must be within 24"
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or removed and properly relocated!
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Odd you would mount a sink on the wall like that?](“http://www.nachi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20906&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1210006706”)