Receptacles for residential occupancies
26-710  General (see Appendices B and G)
This Rule applies to receptacles for all residential occupancies (including dwelling units and single dwellings) as
follows:
(a)
for the purposes of this Rule, “finished wall” means any wall finished to within 450 mm of the floor with
drywall, wood panelling, or like material;
(b)
for the purposes of this Rule, all receptacles shall be CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R (see Diagram 1);
(c)
receptacles shall not be mounted facing up in the work surfaces or counters in the kitchen or dining area;
(d)
where receptacles (5-15R split or 5-20R) are installed on a side of a counter work surface in a kitchen
designed for use by persons with disabilities, such receptacles shall not be considered as substituting for
the receptacles required by Rule 26-712(d);
(e)
at least one duplex receptacle shall be provided
(i)
in each space where the complete plumbing is installed to accommodate a washing machine;
(ii)
in each laundry room in addition to any receptacle specified in Item (i) above;
(iii)
in each utility room; and
(iv)
in any unfinished basement area;
(f)
at least one receptacle shall be installed in each bathroom and washroom with a wash basin(s) and shall be
located within 1 m of any one wash basin;
(g)
receptacles installed in bathrooms shall, where practicable, be located at least 1 m but in no case less
than 500 mm from the bathtub or shower stall, this distance being measured horizontally between the
receptacle and the bathtub or shower stall, without piercing a wall, partition, or similar obstacle;
(h)
a receptacle shall not be placed in a cupboard, cabinet, or similar enclosure, except where the receptacle is
(i)
an integral part of a factory-built enclosure;
(ii)
provided for use with a specific type of appliance that is suitable for installation within the enclosure;
(iii)
intended only for a microwave oven;
(iv)
intended only for a cord-connected range hood; or
(v)
intended only for a cord-connected combination microwave oven/range hood fan;