ICC Residential Electrical Inspector Level 1 (E1) Practice Test

What is the maximum distance along a kitchen counter wall between receptacles?

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Correct Answer:

2 ft

Explanation:

The main idea is that countertop receptacles must cover every point on the work surface so no spot is more than 24 inches from a receptacle. If receptacles are spaced along the wall, the gap between them can be at most 4 feet, because the farthest point between two outlets is at the midpoint and would be 2 feet from each receptacle, meeting the 24-inch rule. So the maximum distance between receptacles along a kitchen counter wall is 4 feet. A 2-foot spacing would be compliant, but it’s not the maximum allowed.

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