does any one know.... when putting up new skirting board do you put the plug socket in the s-board above it??

Question

do the sockets go in the wood or above in the wall

Answer 1

all plug outlets should be at least 18" from the floor, flush in the wall, and must not be fixed to the skirting board,
you must now follow the building regulations regarding electrical installations,,

Answer 2

My husband has just done the plug sockets and skirting boards this weekend and we put the sockets above the skirting in the wall.

Answer 3

Recommended practice is to mount electric sockets 450mm (that's 18 inches in old money) above floor level. That's so disabled people don't have to bend too far down. So that puts them well above the skirting board.

Answer 4

Either, but in my experience it is best to put it above the skirting as you might have problems getting bigger plugs such as chargers etc to fit if the socket is too low down.

Answer 5

My husband has been renovating our house and all our sockets are above the skirting board

Answer 6

The socket go in to the wall this to stop plug etc getting damaged and more importantly they don't get wet when you wash the floor or carpet

Answer 7

above skirting board in wall

Answer 8

thy go on the wall not on the skirting
about 6" above the skirting

Answer 9

They go in the wall at any height you choose....whatever is the most convenient for you. Although generally they're only 6 inches or so above the bottom surface, for example a kitchen worktop.

Answer 10

Since we don't know where you live, we don't know what codes to apply. In the US, most outlets are placed about 16" up from the floor. Older houses will show variations, due to code changes, and the failure to comply with codes. You should also check with your local building inspector for other outlet code requirements, such as quantity per room or wall and max. number per circuit.