Hi,
I am adding electrical outlets to an addition I am doing. I was told that they need to be 18" from the floor. This seems kinda high to me. Is this true?? Thanks for your time.
pb4sc
2006-10-08 12:08:46 · 10 answers · asked by PB4SC 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Standard (set by engineers) is usually 12" centers.
However, since there is no code for this, your best bet is to match existing heights.
2006-10-12 10:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where your live. As a bare minimum, use the NEC 2005 edition. Other locals may require items above and beyond, NEC requirements.
If they require compliance with "The American with Disabilities Act" Then they have to be least 15 inches high but not over 48 inches high. The 48 inches applies to switches and receptacle.
I've haven't read all of this..
There's a change in height for restrooms also.
Nation-wide, you don't have to meet ADA guidelines, but states may (and are sometimes different). However, non-compliance may interfere with some Federal funding or loans in the future..
NEC 2005 GFI on outlets 6' or nearer to any sink (bar sink, laundry sink, etc - used to just be kitchen and bath)
I think it's still minimum 1 every 18" in a food preparation areas.
(A Change from 1 per 18" on Counter-tops). Now it's every 18" - period.
I don't know if one outlet per wall has changed.
But, you may want to considered structured wiring - or at least wire it for 2 RG-6 cables and one Cat5E (min) data cable per room.
As far as I know the rest of the minimums apply.
Bedroom outlets must be protected from arc-faults by
Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
2006-10-08 13:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NEC(National Electrical Code) doesn't state any particular height requirements for convenience outlets, but does require outlets no more than 12 linear feet along a wall,and a outlet for any usable wall-space at least 24in wide. Kitchen small appliance outlets must meet different requirements, such as, an outlet over any section of counter 12in or wider. there are also other requirements that must be met for kitchen outlets, including, ALL kitchen outlets must be GFCI protected, including the refrigerator,microwave,and all small appliance outlets. As for your question about height I would put the new outlets the same height as your existing ones.
2006-10-08 13:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 inches from the floor, and an outlet every 4 feet.
then again, it might very in different states. (im from MI) If you really want to be sure, check with your county's building rules and regulations.
2006-10-08 12:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bottom of mine are at 12 inches above the floor.
2006-10-08 12:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by SunFun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put them as high as you want. a did an addition and raised all mine to 24 inches. i dont have to bent over as far to plug any thing in, and most are behind something anyway.
2006-10-08 16:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by fixitall123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the bottom at 12" from the floor. or better yet, check with an insurance agent/appraiser...they may be able to tell you
2006-10-08 12:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by dixiegirl687 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go with fixitall. I did a room adition and wish I would have put them higher for ease of getting to them.
2006-10-10 01:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by c321arty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24"
2006-10-08 13:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by carlosanie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we go a standard hammer height.....about 16" to the bottom of the box........
lic. gen. contractor
2006-10-08 13:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋