Electrical – According to NEC 210.52 can this receptacle be counted as part of the required outlets in a dwelling

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Under NEC code artcile 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets

…The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is:

(1) Part of a luminaire or appliance, or

(2) Controlled by a wall switch in accordance with 210.70( A) (1), Exception No. 1, or

(3) Located within cabinets or cupboards, or

(4) Located more than 1.7 m (5 ½ ft) above the floor

So my question is if I have a half switched outlet at 60" that is behind a painting, is that counted as part of the required outlets in a dwelling since it is less than 5 1/2 ft?

Best Answer

It can be counted as a required receptacle since it does meet the letter of the code.