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For convenience, they should be as close together as possible, especially in a kitchen or workshop, but for cost, they are usually placed at the maximum limit permitted by code, such as would permit a standard 6-foot lamp cord to reach anywhere along any wall mor than 14 inches wide, without crossing a doorway.

I installed 27 outlets in my kitchen, with at least four on every counter and island. Code only required 8.

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This depends on your local building code. Common placement would be at a maximum of 12 feet apart, and a max of 6 feet from any door opening.

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You can put them as close together as you want but you must have 1 outlet a minimum of every 12 feet. Doorways do not count. If there is a wall that is 2' or more it must have an outlet.

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