Outlet(s) under kitchen sink

[Charles46]

Gentlemen:

Doing an inspection recently I came across two electrical outlets located under the kitchen sink behind the drain lines and slightly down the back wall. The outlets are within 12" of a plumbing waste line and one is even closer to the supply lines. I called this out as being unacceptable and when pointed out to the customer, they laughed and thought that was the dumbest location for an electrical outlet. Problem is I cannot find a code that says it is not allowed. The plumbing on this house had issues of its own, but if someone can set me straight from an electrical standpoint I would appreciate it.

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[Brandon Whitmore]

That's allowed, and they aren't required to be GFCI protected...

[Charles46]

Appreciate the answer. I was thinking they were just to close. Must have been having a brain cramp due to all the homeowner special plumbing in the home.

[Brandon Whitmore]

Yeah, I think you were laughing so hard you failed to get a clear picture too

[kurt]

In most municipalities, those are for the dishwasher and disposer. The appliances are wired with multi-strand and a plug; the plug is considered the shutoff.

l didn't make that up.....

[mlparham]

I see this on exterior sinks all the time.

[Erby]

I guess it's just too cold around here. I don't see many exterior sinks.

[Tom Raymond]

It gets way colder here and almost every kitchen sink I see is under a window. The ones that aren't are in an island.

[Denray]

Getting ready for an exterior sink.

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