Section 26
Outside receptacles
Rule 26-726(a) requires a separate circuit to be supplied solely for the purpose of outdoor receptacles.
26-700(11)
Receptacles having CSA configuration 5-15R or 5-20RA installed within 1.5m (5ft) of sinks (wash basins
complete with drain pipe), bathtubs or shower stalls shall be protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter of the Class A type.
26-710 (c)
Receptacles shall not be mounted facing up in the work surfaces of counters in the kitchen or dining
area.
26-712(d)
In dwelling units there shall be installed in each kitchen:
(iii) A sufficient number of receptacles (15 A split or 20 A T-slot) along the wall behind counter work
surfaces (excluding sinks, built-in equipment, and isolated work surfaces less than 300 mm long at the
wall line) so that no point along the wall line is more than 900 mm from a receptacle, measured
horizontally along the wall line.
(IV) At least one receptacle (15 A split or 20 A T-slot) installed at each permanently fixed island counter
space with a long dimension of 600 mm or greater.
(v) At least one receptacle (15 A split or 20 A T-slot) installed at each peninsular counter space with a
long dimension of 600 mm or greater.
Note: If the island or peninsular counter are long enough, or the island is divided by a sink creating two
surfaces over 300 mm, two receptacles may be required to meet the requirements of 712-(d) (iii) above.
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