RECEPTACLE OUTLETS

Philadelphia Code Subcode R, § E3901

in effect

SECTION E3901 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS * * * [Pursuant to the UCC, delete Section E3901.4.2 and replace as follows:] R-E3901.4.2 Island countertop spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island countertop space with a long dimension of 24 inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater. [210.52(C)(2)] R-E3901.4.2.1 Peninsular countertop space. Not less than one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop long dimension space having a long dimension of 24-inches (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) or greater. A peninsular countertop is measured from the connected perpendicular wall. [210.52(C)(3)] * * * [Pursuant to the UCC, delete Section E3901.11 and replace as follows:] R-E3901.11 Foyers. Foyers that are not part of a hallway in accordance with Section E3901.10 and that have an area that is greater than 60 ft2 (5.57 m2) shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space that is 6 feet (1829 mm) or more in width, but a minimum of one receptacle. Doorways, door-side windows that extend to the floor, and similar openings shall not be considered as wall space. [210.52(H)] * * *

Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-311962Fetched: 10/27/2026