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In a residential kitchen, what is the maximum horizontal distance allowed from any point along the wall at a countertop to a receptacle outlet?

CEC Rule 26-724(b) states that receptacles for kitchen counters shall be installed so that no point along the wall at a countertop is more than 0.9 m horizontal

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Question: In a residential kitchen, what is the maximum horizontal distance allowed from any point along the wall at a countertop to a receptacle outlet?

Answer options: ✅ 0.9 m

  • 1.2 m
  • 1.8 m
  • 2.4 m

Correct answer: 0.9 m

Explanation: CEC Rule 26-724(b) states that receptacles for kitchen counters shall be installed so that no point along the wall at a countertop is more than 0.9 m horizontally from a receptacle. The first receptacle must be within 0.9m of the sink.

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