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Despite all the convenience that side-mount outlets provide, the National Electric Code recently disallowed their use — and for good reason!

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Kitchen islands have been getting bigger for years. The larger surface areas for islands in today’s kitchens have prompted some to wonder if the requirements within the National Electric Code (NEC) ...