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Originally Posted by Tidybuoy
I'd like to be as close to code as possible but my house is 72 years old so not everything can be accomplished (easily). That said,......
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By National Electric Code, kitchens are supposed to have 2 -20 Amp GFI circuits feeding the countertop receptacles. That's 12 gauge wire. Spacing is 4' or less, and less than 2' from each end of the counter. So a 4' counter needs at least 1 centered receptacle, a 5' counter would need 2 receptacles spaced less than 4' apart. In theory, an appliance with a 24" cord should not need an extension.
NEC 210.52
https://up.codes/viewer/new_jersey/nfpa-70-2017/chapter/2/wiring-and-protection#210