On 6/12/2011 11:16 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"Mikepier" wrote in message
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I am getting to the end of a kitchen reno. This is a galley style
kitchen. On one side of the kitchen is the sink, where I will put GFI
outlets. On the opposite wall there is just cabinets with
counterspace. Am I correct that no GFI outlets are required on the
opposite wall since there is no sink? Is there a distance requirement
where GFI should be located from the sink and does that apply to the
same counter, or overall distance from the sink no matter where you
are standing?

There is a distance factor, but I'm not positive. I think 6' from the
sink edge. Best to check with the local inspector in case he interprets
things differently

You use plural outlets. Only one on a branch has to be gfci, the ones
downstream will be protected. Of course, you want a few circuits in the
kitchen so as not to overload when running a toaster and coffee pot, etc.

** When GFCI protection was first required for kitchen counter outlets,
it was for outlets within six feet of the sink. It's since evolved into
requiring all counter outlets to be protected