Kitchens – minimum required distance between window and kitchen countertops

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I'm planning on a kitchen remodel which will reduce the existing space between a window and the countertop. There is a required electrical outlet in this space.

I was wondering if there is any building code or at least a best practice for this.
My concerns are:

  1. Is a space of about 3 3/4" between bottom of window and countertop ok?
  2. Will I be able to fit the electrical outlet in there and if yes, it is ok code wise?

This outlet cannot be moved since one is required within 2 ft from the edge and I'm trying to avoid the pop-out one.

This is what it looks like now:

Original setup

And this is what the new configuration would be:

Planned setup

Best Answer

There should be no issue with the arrangement you plan to do. The only issue would be if moving the box required cutting the wall framing to allow the relocation. If the box is already protected by a GFCI outlet, that should cover any other concern that there may be.

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