Core TradesQuestion 16 of 700
Along a kitchen countertop, receptacle outlets must be placed so that no point along the counter wall line is more than what distance from a receptacle?
a.12 inches
b.18 inches
c.24 inches
d.36 inches
Explanation
Kitchen counter receptacles are spaced so no point along the wall counter is more than 24 inches from an outlet, meaning outlets are no more than 48 inches apart. 12 and 18 inches are too strict, and 36 inches exceeds the code limit.
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