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2002 NEC
I'd take the fixed cabinet side wall as a partition.

Curious thing here.... I was written up under 110.11 once for doing this..

Another curious thing,
I'm reading in the 2002 NEC Handbook in the commentary below 210.52(D),(bottom of page 91) It states:
"See 410.57(D), which prohibits installation of a receptacle inside bathtub & shower spaces."

Where the devil is 410.57????
This codebook goes from 410.54 & jumps to 410.64! I'd think it would be referring to 410.4(D), but nothing regarding receptacles is mentioned here! Anyone have any ideas?

-Randy

BTW, this outlet pictured was added by an electrician for the original builder as a "side job" after the fact. It's within 3' of the bathtub/shower also.. But my original understanding was this outlet was not allowed to be "below" the counter where if the sink overflowed, it could become wet.

if this is in 'addition to' code requirements, and outside 3', what is any different than an appliance garage rec. ??

~S~

If this receptacle is installed to conform to the requirements of 210.52 (D) the language would compel the location to be in a wall or partition. If the base cabinet is the only structural location within the 36" the AHJ could evoke 90.4.

Randy:

410 Part L deleted and now Article 406

See 406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations.

I install many #'s inside the bath cabinet,or drawer.For hair dryers,curling irons,ect... If that plug was reversed,Would that be code?

There is another outlet above the sink, out of the picture on the wall to the left....