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Old 9/14/09, 12:01 AM
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Did a newly-constructed home inspection today. In the master bath, the only outlet is in the middle of the mirror, behind the 2-sink countertop. For some reason, something sticks in my mind about outlets in the mirror... anyone ?
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Old 9/14/09, 12:03 AM
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There are rules regarding the location of outlets in relation to the sinks. But nothing prohibits their location in a mirror. It's fairly common.



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Yep, as long as that Receptacle is within 3' of the basin, GFCI Protected and 20A then no worries.



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