Jesse Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 An individual counter space larger wider than 12" in a kitchen requires a receptacle. Does the same apply for a bathroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I believe the same rule (regarding minimum receptacle per a certain distance of counter space) doesn't apply for bathrooms, but we'll see if someone else can confirm that. There should be GFCI protected receptacles in bathrooms however within 3' of the sink(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bernhardt Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Check the city's minimum property/maintenance standards. For example in the City of Portland, Oregon they are required and are not grandfathered in. Chris, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryseidner Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 In my reports, I call out bathrooms without a grounded receptacle as a safety hazard, and of course recommend that they should be GFCI's. Curling irons, hairdryers, electric toothbrushes, electric razors and so on are all things that folks like to use in front of a bathroom mirror. If there is no receptacle they're going to run an extension cord, or worse try an tie something into the light or switch. I believe a GFCI protected receptacle is required in new construction. I don't really feel like hunting for the code right now, but it just doesn't matter. New or old, they should be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 New construction/renovated bathrooms-There should be a GFCI electric outlet for each basin (within three feet of each basin). They are not required to be spaced like in a kitchen. I believe it is in section 210 of the NEC Existing construction- I recommend all outlets in bathrooms to be GFCI protected. Many of the local C.O. inspections in NJ are requiring retrofit of GFCI outlets when a house is sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Originally posted by Jesse An individual counter space larger wider than 12" in a kitchen requires a receptacle. Does the same apply for a bathroom? No. As Steven said, there should be one within three feet of the sink. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks, everybody. Have a great weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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