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or more so that no point along the floor line is more than 1.8 m (6 ft) measured horizontally from an outlet in that space. In addition, a receptacle outlet shall be installed in the following locations:

(1) Over or adjacent to countertops in the kitchen [at least one on each side of the sink if countertops are on each side and are 300 mm (12 in.) or over in width].

(2) Adjacent to the refrigerator and freestanding gas- range space. A multiple-type receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the outlet for a countertop and a refrigerator.

(3) At countertop spaces for built-in vanities.

(4) At countertop spaces under wall-mounted cabinets.

(5) In the wall at the nearest point to where a bar-type counter attaches to the wall.

(6) In the wall at the nearest point to where a fixed room divider attaches to the wall.

(7) In laundry areas within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the intended

location of the laundry appliance(s).

(8) At least one receptacle outlet located outdoors and accessible at grade level and not more than 2.0 m (6'/2 ft) above grade. A receptacle outlet located in a compartment accessible from the outside of the unit shall be considered an outdoor receptacle.

(9) At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within 900 mm (36 in.) of the outside edge of each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located above or adjacent to the basin location. This receptacle shall be in addition to any receptacle that is a part of a luminaire or appliance. The receptacle shall not be enclosed within a bathroom cabinet or vanity.

(E) Pipe Heating Cable(s) Outlet. For the connection of pipe heating cable(s), a receptacle outlet shall be located on the underside of the unit as follows:

(1) Within 600 mm (2 ft) of the cold water inlet.

(2) Connected to an interior branch circuit, other than a small-appliance branch circuit. It shall be permitted to use a bathroom receptacle circuit for this purpose.

(3) On a circuit where all of the outlets are on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter.

(4) This outlet shall not be considered as the receptacle required by 550.13(D)(8).

(F) Receptacle Outlets Not Permitted. Receptacle outlets shall not be permitted in the following locations:

(1) Receptacle outlets shall not be installed within a bathtub or shower space.

(2) A receptacle shall not be installed in a face-up position in any countertop.

(3) Receptacle outlets shall not be installed above electric baseboard heaters, unless provided for in the listing or manufacturer's instructions.

(G) Receptacle Outlets Not Required. Receptacle outlets shall not be required in the following locations:

(1) In the wall space occupied by built-in kitchen or wardrobe cabinets

(2) In the wall space behind doors that can be opened fully against a wall surface

(3) In room dividers of the lattice type that are less than 2.5 m (8 ft) long, not solid, and within 150 mm (6 in.) of the floor

(4) In the wall space afforded by bar-type counters

550.14 Luminaires and