A Code change that makes what we have been doing for a long time legal. The Code changed the maximum length of the cord we put on a dishwasher from 4’ to 6.5’. I think from the 70s to today most have used a 6’ cord if not longer to hook up the dishwasher.
A new change also restricts the location of the receptacle outlet to a space adjacent to the dishwasher, no longer allowing it to be placed behind the unit. Although I never put an outlet behind the dishwasher it was allowed.
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Till next time be safe work safe
Jake