What is the maximum distance along a kitchen counter wall between receptacles?

What is the maximum distance along a kitchen counter wall between receptacles?

• A. 2 ft
• B. 4 ft
• C. 6 ft
• D. 8 ft

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that countertop receptacles must cover every point on the work surface so no spot is more than 24 inches from a receptacle. If receptacles are spaced along the wall, the gap between them can be at most 4 feet, because the farthest point between two outlets is at the midpoint and would be 2 feet from each receptacle, meeting the 24-inch rule. So the maximum distance between receptacles along a kitchen counter wall is 4 feet. A 2-foot spacing would be compliant, but it’s not the maximum allowed.

The main idea is that countertop receptacles must cover every point on the work surface so no spot is more than 24 inches from a receptacle. If receptacles are spaced along the wall, the gap between them can be at most 4 feet, because the farthest point between two outlets is at the midpoint and would be 2 feet from each receptacle, meeting the 24-inch rule. So the maximum distance between receptacles along a kitchen counter wall is 4 feet. A 2-foot spacing would be compliant, but it’s not the maximum allowed.