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70-46 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Exception No.3: In addition to the required receptacles specified by Section 210-52, switched receptacles supplied from a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-70(a), Exception No.1 shall be pennitted. Exception No, 4: A receptacle sefved by a circuit supplying only motor loads. Exception No.5: Receptacles installed to provide power for electric ignition systems or clock timers for gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter- mounted cooking ullits, (2) Receptacles installed in the kitchen to selVe counter top surfaces shall be supplied by not less than two small appliance branch circuits, either or both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in Section 210-52(b )(1). Additional small appliance branch circuits shall be permitted to supply receptacle out- lets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in Section 210-52(b)(I). (c) Counter Tops. In kitchens and dining areas of dwelling units, a receptacle outlet shall he installed at each wall counter space 12 inches (305 mm) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 24 inches (610 mm), measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island or peninsular counter top with a long dimension of 24 inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater. Receptacle outlets to selVe island or peninsular counter tops shall be installed above, or within 12 inches (305 mm) below the counter top. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the centerline of the long dimension is more than 24 inches (610 mm), measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. A peninsular counter top is measured from the connecting edge. Counter top spaces separated by range tops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate counter top spaces. Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances occu- pying dedicated space shall not be considered as these reqUIred outlets. Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or counter tops in a kitchen or dining area. (FPN)~ The 24-inch (61O-mm) dimension is measured along the wall line or cen- terline, and the intent is that there be a receptacle outlet for every 4 linear feet (1.2 m) or fraction thereof of counter length, (d) Bathrooms. In dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle outlet I shall be installed in the bathroom adjacent to each basin location. See Sec- tion 210-8(a)(I). (e) Outdoor Outlets. For a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two- family dwelling that is at grade level, at least one r~c cle outlet acces- sible at grade level shall be installed at the front an ack f the dwelling. ' See Section 210-8(a)(3). ~~~ Vv...A.. (1) Laundry Areas. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle o~~ bO'\,..~.~ be installed for the laundry. ~