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What is the maximum spacing between electrical outlets in a house?

According to the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V — Electricity, receptacles must be installed so that no point measured along the wall baseboard is more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) from a receptacle. In practice, this means a maximum spacing of 3.6 meters (12 feet) between consecutive receptacles.

Additional rules:

  • On a kitchen countertop, the maximum distance between receptacles is 1.2 meters (4 feet)
  • A wall less than 0.9 meters (3 feet) wide must still have a receptacle
  • Bathrooms require a GFCI receptacle within 1 meter of the sink
  • Outdoor spaces must have at least 1 GFCI receptacle at the front and 1 at the back
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