Don:
I see your points, but still feel that it's not 'design'.
No, the NEC does not state that a dwelling must have power, but it states the minimum requirements for that power. I cannot say I ever saw a dwelling without power, although that may exist.
Yes, we are in a 'wireless' era, but...still we have land-line comm and data.
My point is, 'design' would be something like '1 jack, at the kitchen counter area within 12" of a 120 volt receptacle, to provide power to the cordless base unit'; NOT requiring a 'jack' be available.
