ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues Peninsular Counter

Scott while we know you would only be required to have one, if it were that large there is an outside chance that you would need more than one.

Thanks to all for the replies.

Now let me throw a wrench into the gears, mostly just to see what everyone comes up with.

210.52(C)(5) are exceptions, one of which is that if the countertop extends more than 6" beyond the support base.

What would one do if the three open sides of the peninsula countertop were 8" beyond the supporting base?

Would you then just say it's exempted and have a nice day?

Just things I wonder about.

Steve

quote "Macmikeman, the connecting edge is not determined by the slab of granite. The edge of the peninsula starts at the FRONT edge of the cabinets along the wall not at the side edge of the peninsula. Get the handbook for the diagram."


Scott the handbook is the opinion of the author's of the handbook. It has no official power of code. You will find that in the front of the handbook. It is also your opinion of where the countertop ends and the penninsula begins. I salute you on your opinion and tend to agree with it , however I feel it is too loosely worded and it needs to be defined in the codebook. They did it for corner mounted sinks and cooktops so they can do it for the penninsula. By the way the island needs only one outlet to satisfy the code unless it is broken up by a cooktop or sink and has a space to each side of said break of 12" or more. Also that space down there on the other side where the barstools sit is wall space and needs to have plugs in it on other than the small appliance circuits.

Steve, I would mount a surface box on the underside of the counter top.
I saw this coming a mile away.
I guess the handbook should not be produced, by the same people that bring you the code. I will take the opinion of the handbook over an internet forum 100 out of 100 times. You measure from the front edge of the counter top.

Agreed, I will challenge anyone to sit in that NFPA office in Quincy and deal with those who have this opinion!

In fact, I believe that the NECH is based not only on true real experiences by very qualified electricians and engineers who work there with years of experience and with the input of most of the Code Panel Chairmen, and many well renowned members of the NEC Committee!

I'm done!

Joe Tedesco, Associate Editor 1984 NECH