Dave:
Thanks, that's the usual rule to get the enforcement of something that may be considered as being hazardous.
As for the other replies here, I was too quick to post information that was not in any way applicable to the original question that was asked, and for that I sincerely apologize if their were any misunderstandings by those who are already qualified persons.
Put the outlet where ever you want, because as Don said, the NEC doesn't cover the situation. Some of the 550, 551, and 552 rules belong in the first part of the Code and they are only that way because there were former Chief Electrical Inspectors from Idaho who were very strong Chairmen and set the rules straight, most of those types of Chairmen are gone though, and that's sad!!
I hope we never see an accident caused by placement of a receptacle in a place where it could become an accident waiting to happen!
I will be watching and reading and when I can will offer an opinion or rule that may apply.
