Kitchen Countertop Receptacles NEC 210-52
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What is the NEC Code for Kitchen Counter Top Outlets? The Electrical Code Requirements for Kitchen Counter top Receptacle Circuits. |
NEC Code for Kitchen Counter top Receptacles
Electrical Question #1: What is the NEC Code for Kitchen Counter Top Outlets?
Can you please clarify the NEC 210-52 Electrical code for kitchen outlets.
- The NEC 210-52 Code states that receptacles installed in the kitchen to serve counter top surfaces shall be supplied by not less than two separate small appliance branch circuits.
- Does this mean that a circuit needs to have 2 supplies or 2 or more Receptacles per circuit?
This electrical wiring question came from: Jim, a Student from Rapid City, South Dakota.
Additional Comments: Great site, helped me a lot.
Electrical Question #2: What is the NEC Code Article Number for GFCI receptacles?
- What is the NEC Code for kitchen GFCI receptacles, bathroom GFCI receptacles, and GFCI in other locations?
This electrical wiring question came from Jovan in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Jim.
Kitchen Counter Top Receptacle Circuits
The following is an explanation of the Electrical Code Requirements for Kitchen Counter top Receptacle Circuits:
- Electrical Code Requirements for Kitchen Counter top Receptacle Circuits
- The NEC code requires at least two separate circuits to the kitchen counter top receptacles.
- These receptacle outlets must must have GFCI protection for each circuit.
- The number of receptacle outlets on each circuit is typically determined by the length of the counter top area.
- If the counter top is found on the left and right side of the sink, then one circuit can feed the left side, and the other circuit can feed the right side.
- The layout of the circuits and receptacles will be determined by the exact layout and design of the kitchen.
- The kitchen counter top circuits are separate from additional circuit requirements for items such as the refrigerator, dishwasher and the disposal, etc. , as these items all have their own circuit requirements.
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Can an outside weather proof receptacle be added from a counter top GFCI protected circuit within NEC standards?
Hi Andy,
The kitchen counter top outlet circuits are dedicated for kitchen small appliances, therefore it would be best to locate a different power source for the outside receptacle, or install a new circuit.
I hope this helps,
Dave