Bringing 80's apts.to 05' code

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The retirement community where I work have been upgrading the apartments to meet new standards & styles.As one of two electricians on site my job is to bring all the electric to code.The 1st problem I have found is that all of the range receptacles are secured to the floor {concrete slab} in each apartment.The floor plans are all open so flooding is not an issue.Is there a height requirement? The ranges we install have gap from the base up of about 10" to 12".If I mount the recpetacle any higher the range will not go close enough to the wall when pugged in.And also can I use 3 wire cable to bring a hot & two switch legs to a switch-over-switch? The switches are for asigle light & a small bath fan. Thanks in advance
 
No height requirement on range recepts. Hot and two switch legs in a 3-wire cable is also okay.

Everything sounds Kosher in my book. Giter done!
 
Thanks for the fast one!!!!!! I have been so busy I really didnt get a chance to thoroughly look into the code or ask the guy I work with {whos deal with other problems there}
 
It helps to know which range will be installed.Most will work if installed no more than 12 in.A.F.F. and off centered.But a G.E. profile range has to be a bit lower than 12. in and not centered and at least 4 in. from the corner of the space.Also watch the position of the receptacle since if placed in the wrong direction the cord will not allow the range to go all the way back since it is a flat plug.
 
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