Discussion in plumbers talk started by triplock mar 29 2009.
Outlets heights off the floor.
If you are setting box heights prior to the installation of the subfloor floor covering or any underlayment be sure to account for this expected height difference.
As i do not have the suites on site yet as the owner as not choose them.
Recreational outlets for tvs or computers will usually be no more than 12 inches off of the floor and may be considerably less.
Installing electrical boxes for outlets.
The national electric code doesn t establish a minimum standard outlet height in the basement or in any other part of the house but the rule of thumb followed by most electricians is to place the outlets 16 to 18 inches above the floor.
Some states such as california require this minimum height.
The standard height for wall outlet boxes is about 12 inches from the top of the floor covering to the bottom of the receptacle box or 16 inches to the top of the box.
For convenience outlets such as those fitted in the kitchen you will find that these are around 42 inches in height or over the surface of your work tops.
Height off floor of toilet outlet.
The average height for outlets is 12 inches from the floor to the center of the.
This is also true for counter top outlets in the kitchen and bathroom where switches and outlets are at the same height.
A 20 amp receptacle is designed to accept the special plug on heavier use appliances and if such an appliance plugs into a 15 amp circuit there is a danger of drawing too much power and.