CKD Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Under current NEC requirements, which kitchen receptacles in a dwelling unit require GFCI protection?

Accepted Answer

All 125 V, 15 and 20 A receptacles in the kitchen

Answer

Since the 2020 NEC, all 125 V 15/20 A receptacles in dwelling kitchens require GFCI protection, not just countertop ones.

Question 2

How far apart may countertop receptacles be placed along a wall counter so no point is too far from an outlet?

Accepted Answer

No point more than 24 inches from a receptacle

Answer

NEC 210.52(C)(1) requires that no point along the wall line be more than 24 inches from a receptacle, effectively a 4-foot maximum spacing.

Question 3

How many 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits must at minimum serve the kitchen countertop receptacles?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires at least two 20 A small-appliance branch circuits for kitchen, pantry and dining receptacles.

Question 4

What is the maximum height above a countertop that a receptacle may be installed to count as a required countertop receptacle?

Accepted Answer

20 inches

Answer

NEC 210.52(C) requires countertop receptacles to be located no more than 20 inches above the countertop.

Question 5

Which kitchen appliance outlet requires GFCI protection under the NEC dwelling unit rules?

Accepted Answer

Dishwasher outlet

Answer

NEC 210.8(D) requires GFCI protection for outlets supplying dwelling-unit dishwashers.

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