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POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION

defined in Section E3903.2, Exception 1 shall be E3901.4 Countertop and work surface receptacles. In
permitted. [210.52(B)(1) Exception No. 1] kitchens pantries, breakfast rooms, dining rooms and similar
2. In addition to the required receptacles specified by areas of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for countertop and
Section E3901.2, a receptacle outlet to serve a spe- work surfaces shall be installed in accordance with Sections
cific appliance shall be permitted to be supplied E3901.4.1 through E3901.4.5 (see Figure E3901.4).
from an individual branch circuit rated at 15 [210.52(C)]
amperes or greater. [210.52(B)(1) Exception No. 2] E3901.4.1 Wall countertop space. A receptacle outlet
E3901.3.1 Other outlets prohibited. The two or more shall be installed at each wall countertop and work surface
small-appliance branch circuits specified in Section that is 12 inches (305 mm) or wider. Receptacle outlets
E3901.3 shall serve no other outlets. [210.52(B)(2)] shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is
more than 24 inches (610 mm), measured horizontally,
Exceptions: from a receptacle outlet in that space. [210.52(C)(1)]
1. A receptacle installed solely for the electrical Exception: Receptacle outlets shall not be required on
supply to and support of an electric clock in any a wall directly behind a range, counter-mounted cook-
of the rooms specified in Section E3901.3. ing unit or sink in the installation described in Figure
[210.52(B)(2) Exception No.1] E3901.4.1. [210.52(C)(1) Exception]
2. Receptacles installed to provide power for supple- E3901.4.2 Island countertop spaces. At least one recep-
mental equipment and lighting on gas-fired tacle outlet shall be installed at each island countertop
ranges, ovens, and counter-mounted cooking space with a long dimension of 24 inches (610 mm) or
units. [210.52(B)(2) Exception No. 2] greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or
E3901.3.2 Limitations. Receptacles installed in a kitchen greater. [210.52(C)(2)]
to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not less E3901.4.3 Peninsular countertop space. Not less than
than two small-appliance branch circuits, either or both of one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular
which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in countertop long dimension space having a long dimension
the same kitchen and in other rooms specified in Section of 24 inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of
E3901.3. Additional small-appliance branch circuits shall 12 inches (305 mm) or greater. A peninsular countertop is
be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
other rooms specified in Section E3901.3. A small-appli- [210.52(C)(3)]
ance branch circuit shall not serve more than one kitchen.
[210.52(B)(3)]

2′ 2′-6′ 1′ 2′ 4′ Outlet within Outlet not required Outlet within
if X <12 in.
24 in.
.
24 in
GFCI REFRIGERATOR GFCI GFCI X
GFCI
2′

SINK
Sink, range or counter- mounted cooking unit extending from face of counter
2′ 1′
GFCI
Outlets not required
2′ if X <18 in. Outlet within 24 in.
1′
X

1′

2′ 2′
GFCI
GFCI Outlet within
24 in.
GFCI GFCI GFCI 4′

2′ 4′ 4′ Sink, range or counter-mounted cooking unit mounted in corner
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
FIGURE E3901.4 FIGURE E3901.4.1
COUNTERTOP RECEPTACLES DETERMINATION OF AREA BEHIND SINK OR RANGE

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