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Paul W. Abernathy, a NEC columnist and consultant, holds both ICC and IAEI certifications as electrical inspector and electrical plans examiner. He has been NEC code consultant for the 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008 editions. Mr. Abernathy has been active in the electrical industry since 1988; he presently is the electrical plans examiner for the city of Richmond, VA. He can be contacted at www.TheElectricalGuru.com.
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Requirements for the correct location and placement of a receptacle on a peninsular are found in Article 210, Part III. It is more specifically found in subsection 210.52(C)(3). The National Electrical Code® informs us that at least one receptacle is required for each peninsular that has a countertop dimension of 24 inches or greater for [...]