| In the kitchen, you should have electrical outlets | | | | appliance in a kitchen that can be controlled with a |
| up to twenty-four inches apart for counter | | | | wall switch is the garbage disposal. The lights will |
| spaces. If you have an island with an outlet, it | | | | be controlled with wall switches as well. To make |
| needs to be twelve inches from the top of the | | | | sure all kitchen wiring and electrical outlets are |
| counter top. You cannot install a face up electrical | | | | correctly installed according to code, you should |
| outlet by any sink. The receptacles used by the | | | | use an insured and licensed electrician. |
| sinks and all water sources must be GFCI. These | | | | |
| electrical outlets will stop current to the appliance | | | | You may also need electrical outlets by the table |
| if it is tripped because of water or moisture. | | | | and chairs or on walls where you will have a |
| These outlets are needed per the housing code. If | | | | television or radio. A coffee maker should also |
| you do not use the correct electrical outlet in the | | | | have a GFCI receptacle. There are provisions in |
| area of a water source, you will be in violation of | | | | the housing code for appliances and other kitchen |
| the electrical code. | | | | electronics that you need to know about when |
| | | | | you decide where and how to place your outlets. |
| You will need electrical outlets behind the | | | | If you have any concerns about how or where to |
| refrigerator, behind the stove, behind the | | | | place the outlets or how to run the electric wiring, |
| dishwasher, and one for the compactor. If you | | | | you should call a professional electrician or qualified |
| have a microwave, you will want that to have a | | | | electrical contractor to perform the work and |
| dedicated electrical outlet as well. The only | | | | make sure it passes inspection. |