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Spacing of counter-top receptacles in non-residential kitchens

Spacing of counter-top receptacles in non-residential kitchens

Spacing of counter-top receptacles in non-residential kitchens

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Is there a required spacing for counter-top receptacles in non-residential kitchens according to NEC 2002?

I know that Article 210.52(C) speaks to the location and spacing of counter-top receptacles in the kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units. Is the same article applicable to lunch rooms in offices, teaching/test kitchens, restaurants or bakeries? (All such installations have been handled by my firm.)

Thanks

(Background: I work for a building services firm in Barbados.  The local authorities are in the process of adopting NEC 2002.)

RE: Spacing of counter-top receptacles in non-residential kitchens

The placement of receptacles in nondwelling unit kitchens is not covered by the NEC.  It is a design issue.  Please note that all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in nondwelling unit kitchens must have GFCI protection per 210.8(B)(3).
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