How many Receptacles are needed when there are 2 sinks in a Bathroom?
Would 1 Duplex (GFCI protected) between them satisfy the rule? Or must it be 2 separate 'Outlets' as per definition?

What do you think?

Bill

1 duplex between them would be sufficient as long as the sinks are less than 1800 mm appart and the receptacle is less than 900 mm from either.

tom

Hi Safari.

Well, I guess the metric system has arrived!

Bill;
One GFCI between would satisfy the code requirement for Bathroom gfcis, as long as no sink would be farther away from the outlet than 36 inches.

An outlet where one or more recetacles are installed

Ok, a regular GFI receptacle rates here ?is that the Q?

Thanks for the responses.

The question came up at a local Code Changes Seminar and the Instructor was saying that the intent here is for each sink to have it's own 'outlet'. An 'outlet' being defined as in Art 100 which means that a Duplex would only count as one.

Bill

Does everyone read this as meaning that a duplex would suffice between the sinks?

Bill

Just going over old queries and found your questions, Bill. I agree (or interpret) that one duplex is all that is required..no matter how many sinks, as long as it is within 3'of each sink's edge. Your workshop instructor was mistaken. All that is necessary is that someone can plug in some bathroom appliance without using an extension cord, since the appliance cords can't be longer than 3'.
In reality, the Code wording results in two receptacles (one for each sink), since the wall space between the sinks is usually pre-empted by the mirror.

[This message has been edited by Elzappr (edited 01-15-2002).]

I don't see how anyone can figure that this article requires an outlet for each sink. Must stay up nights conjuring these evil thoughts.

Elzappr,

Where does it say that appliance cords can't be longer than 3 feet? I think that people would have a very hard time with hair dryers.

johngeorge,

I think I remember hearing him say that this was discussed at an IAEI meeting (in Mass?)Can anyone either confirm or deny that?

Bill

I believe the commentary supports the posters views here.....

(D) Bathrooms. In dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within 900 mm (3 ft) of the outside edge of each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall or partition that is adjacent to the basin or basin countertop.
Handbook Commentary..
Section 210.52(D) requires one wall receptacle in each bathroom of a dwelling unit to be installed adjacent (within 36 in.) to the washbasin. This receptacle is required in addition to any receptacle that may be part of any luminaire or medicine cabinet. If there is more than one washbasin, a receptacle outlet is required adjacent to each basin location. If the basins are in close proximity, one receptacle outlet installed between the two basins might satisfy this requirement. See 410.57(D), which prohibits installation of a receptacle inside bathtub and shower spaces. See Exhibit 210.9 for a sample electrical layout of a bathroom.
Section 210.11(C)(3) requires the receptacle outlets to be supplied from a 20-ampere branch circuit with no other outlets. However, this circuit is permitted to supply the required receptacles in more than one bathroom. If the circuit supplies the required receptacle outlet in only one bathroom, it is allowed to also supply lighting and an exhaust fan within that bathroom. This receptacle is also required to be GFCI protected according to 210.8(A)(1).