Floor receptacle outlets satisfying the rule shall be located not more than ____ inches from the wall.

• A. 12
• B. 18
• C. 24
• D. 30

Answer: (B)

Floor receptacle placement centers on practicality and accessibility in a room. Keeping floor outlets within a short distance from the wall ensures devices placed along the wall or near furniture can reach an outlet without long, exposed cords crossing the floor. The maximum distance allowed is 18 inches. If outlets were placed farther from the wall, cords would have to span larger gaps, increasing tripping hazards and making it harder to use lamps, electronics, or furniture setups that sit close to the wall. Distances like 12 inches would be unnecessarily tight and 24 or 30 inches would be too far to reach conveniently.