Is this acceptable ? … the outlet is on the bottom board under kitchen sink.
Why do you think it is an issue?
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there is plenty going wrong under there…but as for the outlet , I would rather have seen it mounted vertically…
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What the heck in is going on here?
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Is it ok for the outlet to be on the bottom board … Is it a safety issue ?
I am not trying to be difficult. Trying to help. I have my opinion but I want yours.
Why do you think it may be a safety issue?
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The horizontally mounted outlet under a sink is a safety issue. Write it up.
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Im thinking if the drain pipe leaks … it could flood the bottom board where the outlet is installed …
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I agree. The leak would cause an electrical hazard. I would call it out if it were my inspection and recommend a correction for safety reasons.
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Hi David
Some jurisdictions will allow horizontally mounted (face-up) outlets inside the sink cabinets if they are approved for horizontal/floor mounting.
I would say from looking at your photos that the GCFI outlet installed in this application is incorrect and should be called out.
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I personally would write it up anyway.
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Must have been a bin sale at Home Depot…
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Looks like an attempt to provide an island vent. It should have looked more like this.
And that is besides everything else that is wrong under there, including the outlet.
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Yes, it’s acceptable.
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According to whom? You are speaking for his AHJ?
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If the kitchen sink cabinet looks like this I suspect I would be writing up the report for this house for days. What a mess!
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My understanding is you can fit horizontally to a work surface if the receptacle is rated as to use. Floor ones should also be able to cover up the slots.
You would have to check the receptacle but I cant see it. Once the first fluid is spilt under the sink it is likely to be an issue. I would call it out. I would also call out the workmanship of the job.
Yes, it is outstanding, isn’t it, Leigh? 
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[quote=“lmurray2, post:17, topic:212373”]
You would have to check the receptacle but I cant see it.
[/quote] Looks like a regular GFCI to me.
Not speaking for his AHJ or anyone elses AHJ. As a home inspector, as long as it’s GFCI protected I don’t see a problem. Now in saying that, I might mention that if someone spilled something corrosive under there it may be subject to damage.
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