In rare instances outlets are still installed in baseboards and in the floor with proper box covers.
Outlet minimum height from floor commercial.
Baseboard electrical outlets used in relocatable partitions window walls or other electrical convenience floor outlets are not subject to the minimum height requirements.
A common height for a wall outlet is between 12 to 18 inches aff above finish floor.
From such a receptaacle.
There is no specification for outlet height from the floor.
I cant find anything in the nec or osha.
On 2019 10 15 by mod.
Are there any minimum height requirements on outlets in commercial building wall when the floor is concrete.
If you are setting box heights prior to the installation of the subfloor floor covering or any underlayment be sure to account for this.
I work with a guy saying i have to mount the outlet over 15 inches high in a commercial building when the floor is concrete.
Standard height for outlet boxes.
The average height for light switches is 46 inches from the floor to the center of the switch box.
Outlets are generally spaced so that you are never more than 6 ft.
This is also true for counter top outlets in the kitchen and bathroom where switches and outlets are at the same height.
This section shall not apply to existing buildings when the enforcing agency determines that compliance with these standards would create an unreasonable hardship.
Installing electrical boxes for outlets.