StandardRecommended
Counter receptacle spacing
NKBA Kitchen 27Description
Receptacles must be spaced so no point along the counter is more than 24" from a receptacle. Each counter run ≥12" wide must have at least one receptacle. All counter receptacles must be GFCI-protected.
Why this exists
Mirrors NEC 210.52(C). The 24" rule means a 6-ft cord reaches anywhere on the counter.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
maxDistanceToReceptacle | max | 24 | in |
Categories
Kitchen
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen
Source
NKBAno manifest entry
Kitchen Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 27
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Kitchen walkway and work-aisle widths · NKBA Kitchen 6
- Doorway clear width · NKBA Kitchen 1
- Door swing into work zones · NKBA Kitchen 2
- Distance between work zones · NKBA Kitchen 3
- Traffic through the work triangle · NKBA Kitchen 4
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.