Post by Electrical Code Academy Staff on Nov 20, 2018 9:00:16 GMT -6
Greetings Folks,
So after looking at the new proposed wording in the 2020 NEC (Still being worked on) I am struck with the fact it was made more confusing to explain to folks than it was in the 2017 edition. For many years we knew exactly what a connecting edge was or at least we thought we knew but in the 2017 NECĀ® that terminology went away and the perpendicular wall became the significant factor. While this was easy to understand many felt that it now opened up the issue of the wall space applied receptacle, which was in the actual dimensional footprint of the peninsular sizing could now serve to meet the requirements for having a receptacle on that actual peninsular space. So let's examine where are and where we are about to find ourselves.
(3) Peninsular Countertop Spaces. At least one receptacle
outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop long
dimension space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or
greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. A
peninsular countertop is measured from the connected
perpendicular wall.
and here is where we are heading in the 2020 NECĀ®
So now it is time to examine this proposed language........and give your feedback because you will soon be able to submit a NITMAM on this for the 2020 Cycle or hold your peace until the 2023 NEC Cycle.
Let's hear your thoughts.
So after looking at the new proposed wording in the 2020 NEC (Still being worked on) I am struck with the fact it was made more confusing to explain to folks than it was in the 2017 edition. For many years we knew exactly what a connecting edge was or at least we thought we knew but in the 2017 NECĀ® that terminology went away and the perpendicular wall became the significant factor. While this was easy to understand many felt that it now opened up the issue of the wall space applied receptacle, which was in the actual dimensional footprint of the peninsular sizing could now serve to meet the requirements for having a receptacle on that actual peninsular space. So let's examine where are and where we are about to find ourselves.
(3) Peninsular Countertop Spaces. At least one receptacle
outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop long
dimension space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or
greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. A
peninsular countertop is measured from the connected
perpendicular wall.
and here is where we are heading in the 2020 NECĀ®
(2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and Working Surfaces.
Receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with (a) and (b).
a. At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for the first 0.84m2 (9ft2), or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
A receptacle outlet shall be provided for every additional 1.7 m2 (18ft2) or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
b. At least one receptacle outlet shall be located within 600mm (2 ft.) of the outer end of a peninsular countertop or work surface.
Additional required receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be located as determined by the installer, designer, or building owner. The
location of the receptacle outlets shall be in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).
A peninsular countertop is measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
(3) Receptacle Outlet Location.
Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or more of the following:
(1) ON or above countertop or work surfaces: On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, the countertop or work surface.
(2) Inn countertop or work surface: Receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops or work surfaces shall be permitted to be
installed in countertops or work surfaces.
(3) Below countertop or works surfaces: No more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed
below a countertop or work surface shall not be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond its support base.
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, sinks, or rangetops as covered
in 210.52(C)(1), Exception, or appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
Informational Note No 2: See Annex J and ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009, Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with (a) and (b).
a. At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for the first 0.84m2 (9ft2), or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
A receptacle outlet shall be provided for every additional 1.7 m2 (18ft2) or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
b. At least one receptacle outlet shall be located within 600mm (2 ft.) of the outer end of a peninsular countertop or work surface.
Additional required receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be located as determined by the installer, designer, or building owner. The
location of the receptacle outlets shall be in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).
A peninsular countertop is measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
(3) Receptacle Outlet Location.
Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or more of the following:
(1) ON or above countertop or work surfaces: On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, the countertop or work surface.
(2) Inn countertop or work surface: Receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops or work surfaces shall be permitted to be
installed in countertops or work surfaces.
(3) Below countertop or works surfaces: No more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed
below a countertop or work surface shall not be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond its support base.
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, sinks, or rangetops as covered
in 210.52(C)(1), Exception, or appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
Informational Note No 2: See Annex J and ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009, Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
So now it is time to examine this proposed language........and give your feedback because you will soon be able to submit a NITMAM on this for the 2020 Cycle or hold your peace until the 2023 NEC Cycle.
Let's hear your thoughts.