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From: Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
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Subject: Re: British (european?) kitchen counter electric outlets
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 18:24:54 -0700
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On 6/9/2024 6:19 PM, Don Y wrote:
>> We mostly fit double outlet sockets 20-30 cm above worktops on the wall. Each 
> 
> Jboxes tend to be about a foot above the counter -- /where a wall exists behind
> the counter/.  (Outlets are required even in the absence of such a wall)

You can purchase outlets that fit *into* the counter surface (and "pop-up"
when needed; an up-facing outlet is prohibited).  You can also locate
outlets below the counter (within ~12" vertically) as long as they aren't
recessed more than ~6".

There are other rules for islands and peninsulas to ensure no extension
cords are used to bring power to workspaces that might need it (anything
more than 12" wide)