Charles46 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Gentlemen: Doing an inspection recently I came across two electrical outlets located under the kitchen sink behind the drain lines and slightly down the back wall. The outlets are within 12" of a plumbing waste line and one is even closer to the supply lines. I called this out as being unacceptable and when pointed out to the customer, they laughed and thought that was the dumbest location for an electrical outlet. Problem is I cannot find a code that says it is not allowed. The plumbing on this house had issues of its own, but if someone can set me straight from an electrical standpoint I would appreciate it. Click to Enlarge 31.95 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 That's allowed, and they aren't required to be GFCI protected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles46 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Appreciate the answer. I was thinking they were just to close. Must have been having a brain cramp due to all the homeowner special plumbing in the home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yeah, I think you were laughing so hard you failed to get a clear picture too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 In most municipalities, those are for the dishwasher and disposer. The appliances are wired with multi-strand and a plug; the plug is considered the shutoff. l didn't make that up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlparham Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I see this on exterior sinks all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I guess it's just too cold around here. I don't see many exterior sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 It gets way colder here and almost every kitchen sink I see is under a window. The ones that aren't are in an island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denray Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Getting ready for an exterior sink. Click to Enlarge 50.74 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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