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In the 2023 NEC, what is true about receptacles for kitchen islands and peninsulas?

Island receptacles are optional, but provisions for a future one are required.

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  1. Optional, but provisions to add one are required ✔
  2. Required every 24 inches
  3. Not permitted on islands

Why: The 2023 NEC made island and peninsula receptacles optional. If none is installed, provisions must be made at the island so a receptacle can be added later.

Huh, didn't know that: Along a kitchen countertop wall, no point may be more than 24 inches from a receptacle outlet.

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Answer: Optional, but provisions to add one are required. The 2023 NEC made island and peninsula receptacles optional. If none is installed, provisions must be made at the island so a receptacle can be added later.

  1. Minnesota DLI: 2023 NEC Residential Inspection Checklist www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/eli_inspection_checklist2023NEC.pdf
    provisions must be provided at the island or peninsula for future addition of a receptacle outlet
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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