Look at it, you traumatized the poor thing.
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They look shocked to be outside their box
Most modern codes require GFCI outlets in kitchens
This is a sufficient distance from the sink to not need one.
We have a bunch of others that will have to swapped for GFCI, eventually. Just not today.
You only really need one, the first outlet in series should be GFCI and then there is a "load" side and anything connected to that is also protected. If you aren't sure, you can get a tester to trigger a GFCI fault and if it is connected to one, it will trip.
You may want to check what year nec your state has adopted. It unfortunately is required now. Also 20A is required unless you have three or more outlets on the circuit (a duplex counts as two).
These usually only apply to new construction. Assuming it was built to code initially, you can replace parts to that same standard forever. You can't just connect a 15 amp wire (usually 14-gauge) to a 20a outlet/breaker - that would be a horrible violation of all codes. But you can replace that existing 15a outlet as needed.
You don't have to run a 20a circuit unless you're running a new line.
Yeah, I know what my province's code says and I followed it.
Also, 20A??! Unless there are three OR MORE outlets??! I don't know where that would be code. I don't think I want to know.
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