where does the NEC deal with the heights of receptacles and switches?
The ADA (american disabilities Act) will have something to say about it for commercial application but not for residential.where does the NEC deal with the heights of receptacles and switches?
What is art. 115? What book are you using?I think you will find that listed in Article 115, Section II
18" and 48" above floor to center for receptacles and switches respectively is typical around here, fwiw.
I use the hammer method, too, if it's not otherwise specified, and cut a stick for switch boxes.Most of my switches are set to either 48" or 50" and receptacles are around 18" to the top of the box as I use my hammer to set the box height.:smile:
What numbers would you choose for such a requirement, and why?it seems odd that the NEC doesnt have anything specific to say about it.
I use the hammer method, too, if it's not otherwise specified, and cut a stick for switch boxes.
It's funny having to tell the guys to make sure they use the same hammer, at least in any one room.
I use the hammer method, too, if it's not otherwise specified, and cut a stick for switch boxes.
It's funny having to tell the guys to make sure they use the same hammer, at least in any one room.
thanks for all the input. it seems odd that the NEC doesnt have anything specific to say about it.
I didn't mean more than one guy in a room, just to not assume all hammers are the same length.Having two guys boxing on a resi job, especially in the same room, is a waste of resources.
One person boxes, the other should be drilling holes.
I didn't mean more than one guy in a room, just to not assume all hammers are the same length.
Okay, let's say it's just one guy with access to more than one hammer.No matter how many guys I would have on a resi job, only one would be boxing. That's all that's needed. This makes the size of hammers a moot point. The other guy(s) should be hauling in NM and getting the drill & cord out. If there's more than two, one should be starting on the service.