2023 NEC Island Outlet Locations

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Whipping up some queso or plugging in the margarita machine on your kitchen island will be more difficult under the 2023 National Electric Code. Rules for electrical work in kitchens is changing rapidly. Join me in this quick video that explains the new rules for outlets on islands.

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@countertops101 11 ай бұрын

Gotta love all the regulations. The pop ups have problems over time. Especially if they get a lot of use. Our sister company always hid the outlets behind stiles on the cabinets that flipped open with hinges. Almost every home had waterfalls on the sides where you did not want an outlet so they were hidden. And you definitely want a plug in the cabinet for the kitchen aid mixer.. I think most builders will go with option 3. Stub out the electric wiring box in the cabinets to pass the inspection with no outlets and then let the homeowner add the plug wherever they want with out an inspection after the move in. Got to love how big brother watches out for us. Great video.

@stevenpersinger6577 Ай бұрын

Ill go with the future and then after the inspection ill install it on the side

@jaycabezas2544 6 ай бұрын

Dave loves your content. Keep it up. Thanks

@budmanzoom4441 3 күн бұрын

The thing that is confusing to me is that 210.52(C)(3) refers to "Required Receptacle Locations" so: 1) There are a specific (minimum) number of Required Receptacles based on the Sq.Ft. of the top 2) It specifies where to put them (250.52(C)(3)(1)), BUT 3) What about the non-required receptacles that can be installed? I believe they can be located on the sides - correct?

@pdavis2207 10 ай бұрын

Do the regulatory bodies release supporting information when codes change? I would love to hear that included in the video.

@ronbonick4265 7 ай бұрын

I like the new code

@NspectorJeff 5 ай бұрын

IMO, this Code will be thrown out as an increase in fires and child-involved accidents occur, from the increased use of "Extension Cords"!!

@steveb9487 8 ай бұрын

How well do they seal? You should see all the stuff that has run down the sides of our pop-up downdraft.

@CalEnzo-wt4mk 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this timely video! Does this mean that installing OPTION 3 w/a junction box that supplies a say...REV-A-SHELF charging drawer with access to GFCI a few receptacles (and USBs) would NOT be acceptable?

@s.n.9485 11 ай бұрын

I think they're doing away with the side mounted outlets because the cords can easily get caught/tangled and pull the appliance off the island.

@WardCo 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, little kids pulling slow cookers onto themselves.

@stevenpersinger6577 Ай бұрын

@@WardCoraising stupid kids then

@tellinustr8up 4 күн бұрын

So now all the homes that have outlets are now not in code? lol... I'll put my outlets where i want them

@carlosf9278 6 ай бұрын

What about plug moldings? A client of mine wants a plug mold below her countertop… it’ll still technically be on the countertop lol

@WardCo 7 ай бұрын

So....is a line supply for future outlets REQUIRED? (Option 3)

@stevekordish4763 7 ай бұрын

I renovate homes in Tampa Bay area and my inspector on my last flip said "yes" I had to choose either A,B, or option C. I chose "C' because the peninsula consisted of all cabinets with drawers, making a pup up not an option (because of part of the receptacle hanging a good 2 inches into the drawer area). Give your building dept a call and ask to talk to an inspector to make sure. Hope that helps.

@WardCo 7 ай бұрын

@@stevekordish4763 Thanks. Yeah, I looked it up, the 2023 book sez receptacle outlets now optional but if you don't put one in "accommodations to add one later must be provided" -- so, wire or raceway depending. 210.52(C)(2)

@DaveHalderman 5 ай бұрын

@@WardCo Right. Island/peninsula outlets are no longer required. The code states that the REQUIRED outlets must be installed above or in the counter. I'd argue that the outlet on the side of the island isn't a REQUIRED outlet, so it doesn't fall under those rules. Am I prohibited from installing an optional convenience outlet there? Not sure that the inspector would agree to my reading of the code. I'm building a house soon, so I may just have to go the "future installation" route.

@WardCo 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveHalderman I agree with your reading. You could put one on the side of the island as an OPTIONAL outlet -- BUT, as you say, you have to get it by the AHJ -- plus, of course, that position is being discouraged for a reason (kids pulling hot appliances down on themselves).

@KrazyKajun602 11 ай бұрын

So why hasn't the a offcial governing body issue a stop enforcing this for states that are on the 2020 code?

@NspectorJeff 5 ай бұрын

Individual States have the right to make modifications for their own States as they deem necessary. Watch for the NAHB to push the States to modify this Code.

@Geronimo2Fly 2 ай бұрын

Stuff gets spilled on islands all the time. What happens when that lemonade spills down into the electrical outlet that they insisted be on top of the island? Plus they’ve ruined the aesthetics of the island countertop, and made a good portion of it unusable as a work area (due to the uneven height and the desire to keep foods and juices away from it). This is absolutely idiotic. Why not say the outlet can be directly under the countertop overhang? Just as accessible with none of the problems.

@brianfahey2864 28 күн бұрын

Stupid code. Just below an overhanging counter keeps spills out of the receptacle, the receptacle is convenient, and your countertop integrity remains. Especially when that countertop costs $4,000. The idea that it stops appliances from being pulled off the counter is baloney. The excess cord will probably hang off the side of the counter inviting that tragedy just the same.