I just remodeled my bathroom and the contracted crew installed a receptacle about 2 inches above my sink is that against code? From what I understand a receptacle has to be at least 18" from any water source. Can I keep the receptacle there or do I have to move it? The receptacle is GFCI and Im talking about Virginia, United States.
It is STILL 120 Volts. The electric shaver receptacle is maybe 15 volts(I never checked) and that is more the typical or receptacle that would be put there.
I stand corrected, 210-11(3) 20amp Branch circuit for Bathrooms Yeps. What about using a 20amp versus 15amp? {I'm just being the devil's advocate I always use 20amp GFI's on a 20amp circuit legality or no.} I just went through NEC ART 210 and found nothing regarding your situation. I have had GFI's within a few inches of the water source and never had a turn down. I did not remember ever seeing or hearing anything like that, but had to make sure. I would not worry about it. As long as it falls in the guidelines of being within 6' of the sink you ok. I also did not find anything regarding a mandatory amperage other than it being a receptacle circuit and needing to be #12. Good Luck.
All new bathroom outlet receptacles must be GFCI protected, and 20 ampere rated (assuming, they are installed on #12 wire). Each bathroom sink must have a GFCI receptacle located within 3’ from its outside edge.
Bathroom receptacles are required to be on a dedicated 20 amp circuit [NEC 210.11(C)(3)] and be located within 3 feet of the outside edge of the sink basin [NEC 210.52(D)]. There is no minimum clearance requirements from a sink basin for a bathroom receptacle. While it is not recommended to place an outlet directly behind a sink, it is not a code violation.
