The kitchen is stuffed with necessities, but that doesn't mean it has to look solely utilitarian. One facet of the kitchen ...

As Hannas paraphrases: “If a receptacle outlet is not provided for islands ... fork into an electrical outlet, you’ll understand why the NEC introduced the requirement for kitchen outlets ...

Does the intended seating area in this photo need to be counted in the square footage for receptacle outlet requirements for a kitchen island? At present, the answer is yes. If you are an apprentice, ...

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The National Electrical Code (NEC ... However, you won’t be able to add any outlets to it. Kitchen islands can add a ton of functionality and aesthetics to your kitchen. However, poor planning ...

I am doing a kitchen renovation. I have a long island- 7 feet by 30″. I want to put outlets on the BACK of the island (where I won’t see them.) I keep hearing that for the electrical inspection I need ...