Question 4065 of 871 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
Under the 2020 NEC, a receptacle serving an island countertop may be mounted below the countertop at what maximum distance below it?
Exactly one answer is correct.
You got of questions right. Here on the question pages nobody remembers which ones you got wrong. The trainer saves your progress and asks the mistakes again until they stick.
Or free: the 10 questions most people get wrong
Show solution
Correct answer to question 4065
- B: 12 in.
Explanation
Under 210.52(C)(3) in the 2020 NEC, receptacles serving island and peninsula countertops could be mounted below the work surface, not more than 12 in. below it. This could not be done where the countertop extends more than 6 in. beyond its support base.
More questions: Branch Circuits, GFCI and AFCI
- 4069A dwelling unit hallway must have at least one receptacle outlet when the hallway is at least how long?
- 4070For a one-family dwelling, how many outdoor receptacle outlets are required at grade level as a minimum?
- 4071A dwelling has a deck accessible from inside the dwelling. What is the maximum height of the required receptacle outlet above the deck walking surface?
- 4072A one-family dwelling basement has a finished area and two separate unfinished storage areas. How many receptacles are required in the unfinished areas as a minimum?
- 4073In a dwelling unit attached garage, at least one receptacle outlet is required in each vehicle bay at what maximum height above the floor?
- 4074In a dwelling bathroom, at least one receptacle outlet must be installed within what distance of the outside edge of each basin?