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'. . , a. Any space 2 ft (610 mm) or more in width (including space measured around comers) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces, and similar openings b. The space occupied by fixed panels in exterior walls, excluding sliding panels c. The space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters or railings C--..."I (3) Floor Receptacles. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within 18 in. (457 rom) of the wall, (b) Small Appliances. .,c__t.'VI 1. In the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit, the two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required by Section 210-11(c)(1) shall serve all receptacle outlets covered by Sections 21O-52(a) and (c) and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment. Exception No.1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by Section 210-52, switched receptacles suppliedfrom a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-70(a)(1), Exception No.1, shall be permitted. C__t." I Exception No.2: The receptacle outletfor refrigeration equipment shall be permitted to be suppliedfrom an individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. C__t.r, I 2. The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in (b)(l) shall have no other outlets. Exception No.1: A receptacle installed solely for the electrical supply to and support of an electric clock in any of the rooms specified above. Exception No.2: Receptacles installed to provide power for supplemental equipment and lighting on gas-jired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units, C__t.'l! I 3. Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop 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 same kitchen and in other rooms specified in Section 210-52(b)(l). Additional small-appliance branch circuits shall be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in Section 21O-52(b)(1). No small-appliance branch circuit shall serve more than one kitchen. (c) Countertops. In kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be installed in accordance with (1) through (5). (1) Wall Counter Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space that is 12 in. (305 rom) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 24 in. (610 rom), measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. (2) Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a long dimension of24 in. (610 rom) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. (305 rom) or greater. (3) Peninsular Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter space with a long dimension of 24 in. (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. (305 mm) or greater. A peninsular countertop is measured from the connecting edge. (4) Separate Spaces. Countertop spaces separated by range tops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of (1). (2), and (3). (5) Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located above, but not more than 18 in. (458 mm) above the countertop. Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or countertops. Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required outlets. C__t." ,