FAQ

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island or peninsula, for future addition of a receptacle
outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or
work surface.
If receptacles are installed in countertop or work surface
areas, the receptacles must be listed for the purpose,
and they are not permitted to be installed on the sides
of the cabinet below the countertop.
The reason for not requiring receptacles in countertops
and work surfaces is due to the incidences of children
pulling on cords draped over the countertop and thus
pulling down hot cooking appliances on themselves.
Leviton Solution
When laying-out receptacle placement in countertop
areas, don’t forget to include USB receptacles. While
these USB receptacles are not listed as countertop
assemblies and thus don't comply with 210.52(C)
(3), they can be installed in backsplashes or walls
behind countertops. Today’s consumers demand these
convenient devices for charging smartphones and other
electronic equipment. Adapter-free charging eliminates
unsightly clutter contributing to a neat appearance on
countertops, Leviton’s USB Charger Devices feature a
30W
Charge on
Single Port
USB Wall Charger Dual Type-C™
with Power Delivery
With up to 2X the charging power
(up to 30W*) of typical USB chargers,
our USB In-Wall Charger Dual Type-C™
with Power Delivery is the most
advanced, powerful in-wall charger
on the market.
*On a single port
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