Kitchen Outlets Installation

How should outlets be installed in a kitchen area?

All 15 and 20 receptacles installed within 6 feet of a kitchen sink or wet bar shall have G.F.C.I. protection. Receptacles in a kitchen used to serve counter tops should be supplied with at least two 20 amp branch circuits, for small appliances. Each fixed appliance (refrigerator, stove, dish washer) shall have its own dedicated circuit. On counter tops 12 inches or wider a receptacle shall be installed so that there is no more than 24 inches between outlets. Receptacles outlets installed to serve island counter tops shall be installed above, or within 12 inches below the counter top. There shall be no more than 24 inches from center line of counter top. No receptacle shall be installed face up on a sink counter top.

ProLectric Electrical Contractors Inc.
6606 Abercorn St. #120
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 352-7718
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Summer Electrical Safety Tips: Around the Home

One of the most important things to remember is that water and electricity don’t mix well—in fact, they are deadly dangerous together. Many of these summer electrical safety tips take this basic rule into consideration:

• Keep all electrical toys and appliances away from the water. This means pools, bathtubs, sprinkler systems, sinks, etc.
• Do not touch an electrical toy or appliance if you are wet or standing in the water. Electricity travels very quickly through water and leads to electrocution!
• Make sure the electrical connections to your pools and hot tubs are fully grounded. Our residential electricians can help you if you have any questions about appliance connections and their safety.
• Make sure all major appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) are plugged into grounded outlets and not extension cords!
• Now is also a good time to go around your home and see that you have GFCI outlets installed in all “wet” areas of your home (bathrooms, kitchens, garages, basements, pool rooms, etc.)
• In the event of an emergency, know where your circuit breakers are and how to safely turn them off.
• Never plug in any appliance if you notice that the cord is frayed or damaged in anyway.