Most of it however originates from people who work in the field.
													
																	Kitchen counter plugs code canada. 
									
	
		
	
																	For anyone counting this makes a total of at least eight code required circuits in a standard modern kitchen. 
																	Number and placement of kitchen outlets the nec doesn t specify the number of receptacle outlets you must have in the kitchen but it does have a specific requirement for outlets serving counter spaces more than 12 inches long. 
																	Trish what you have is actually a perfectly normal situation which meets the code rules in many electrical jurisdictions. 
																	This is what is known as a split receptacle kitchen circuit. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	However this requirement predates the requirement for counter receptacles and circuits. 
																	Extension cords and power strips are unsightly and can be dangerous. 
																	It s getting harder to find an available outlet to plug everything in. 
																	Electricians contractors and other industry professionals. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	It is fed by a 2 pole 15a circuit breaker and uses 14 2 cable. 
																	Kitchen wall not counter receptacles 2015 code separate branch circuit required 2018 code separate branch circuit not required wall receptacles provided in a kitchen are required to be supplied by a separate circuit. 
																	Understanding the kitchen split receptacle circuit. 
																	Note that rule 26 712 requires receptacle types 5 15r or 5 20r. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The only real solution is to add more outlets. 
																	This rule also requires these receptacles to be tamper resistant tp.