The U.S. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the group that creates and updates the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), which is then adopted in whole or partly by your municipality. The NFPA updates the code every three years to meet the increasing requirements of the modern kitchen. If you remodel your older existing kitchen, most jurisdictions require you to bring your new kitchen up to the current code requirements. Learning basic kitchen electrical code can also create a safer, better functioning space. What can be noted as a major change in the 2023 NEC® is that receptacle outlets for islands and peninsulas are no longer able to be installed below the countertop and work surface level.