How far apart do kitchen counter outlets need to be?
Kitchen counter outlets need to be spaced so that no point along the counter wall is more than 2 feet from an outlet, under Mountain View's kitchen requirements. Every counter space 12 inches or wider needs its own outlet.
The same requirements set other limits: outlets no higher than 20 inches above the counter; GFCI protection for outlets serving countertops, the dishwasher, and any within 6 feet of the sink edge; AFCI protection on kitchen circuits; and tamper-resistant receptacles. Countertop outlets need at least two 20-amp small-appliance circuits, and dishwashers, disposals and exhaust fans may not be connected to them.
Islands and peninsulas at least 24 inches long and 12 inches deep need at least one outlet. A backsplash project is a good time to bring outlets up to these rules.
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