The floor receptacles required for dwelling unit outlets are counted toward the required number of receptacles if the receptacle is within how many inches of a wall?

• A. 6 inches
• B. 12 inches
• C. 18 inches
• D. 24 inches

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how floor outlets contribute to meeting the required number of receptacles in a dwelling. Floor receptacles can be counted toward the total only if they are located close enough to a wall—specifically, within 12 inches of a wall. This rule ensures that a floor outlet near a wall provides convenient access similar to a wall outlet and helps meet spacing requirements without needing extra outlets along every wall. If the floor receptacle sits more than 12 inches from any wall, it isn’t counted toward the required tally because it wouldn’t serve the intended wall-adjacent coverage.