allenwayne
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infinity said:
I`ve never seen those thanks for the link.I`ll have to have the purchasing agent order a case.The time saved will make a difference.Instead of fiber 4 sqs. and p rings we can go with those all the way.
Panelboard and Receptacle Minimum Heights
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I`ve never seen those thanks for the link.I`ll have to have the purchasing agent order a case.The time saved will make a difference.Instead of fiber 4 sqs. and p rings we can go with those all the way.
allenwayne
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sparky_magoo said:
The problem will come to bear when the cabinets are installed and tile is used for the back splash.The cabinet installer will level the cabinets regardless of the level of the floor.The tile installer follows suit.If you just measure off the floor and line up the receptacles and the floor is a bit off.When it is all said and done the openings are going to run up/down hill depending on which way the floor is going.When you have tile the tile line will show it even 1/8 of an in.
stickboy1375
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I only worry about that in an older home, and I will find the high spot on the floor and just run a level line across the walls... other than that I just measure off the floor at each outlet/switch location...
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stickboy1375 said:
I take it you don't work off new cement slabs?
They are usually lousy.
stickboy1375
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no sorry... wood is good! 
stickboy1375
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I did rough one kitchen in with a transit... and it worked perfect...
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stickboy1375 said:no sorry... wood is good!
Reminds me of a ZZTop song.
The thing with cement slabs is they usually do not pitch, they roll or wave.
So one outlet out of a row of them might be low.
The thing with cement slabs is they usually do not pitch, they roll or wave.
Do they wave "hello" or "Good Bye"?
sorry I just couldn't help myself.
I think the lazer is the easiest way to go. and the little tab on a plastic box for gauging the depth is what I put the mark to, just use all the same brand box in a room. I once had a GC say on 8' ceillings hold the box down 481/2'' and they only have to cut the lowwer piece of sheet rock.Seems like no one around here builds houses with 8' lids any more.
Do they wave "hello" or "Good Bye"?
sorry I just couldn't help myself.
I think the lazer is the easiest way to go. and the little tab on a plastic box for gauging the depth is what I put the mark to, just use all the same brand box in a room. I once had a GC say on 8' ceillings hold the box down 481/2'' and they only have to cut the lowwer piece of sheet rock.Seems like no one around here builds houses with 8' lids any more.
glene77is
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I work under a Master, and we had a discussion about Receptical Heights, inside and outside a garage. I have noted a ruling from the HVAC trade for gas-fired Hot Water Heaters to be mounted 18" above floor, due to possible combustible gas ignition. Does this imply that NEC has a matching ruling?DaveTap said:
Is there a NEC height regarding a receptical INSIDE an attached garage, where the garage contains a gas-fired hot water heater?
Is there a NEC height regarding a receptical Outside an attached garage, where the garage contains a gas-fired hot water heater?
glene77is
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Here is CA the Deparment of Health Services and others have ammendments to the codes called Title 24. We actually work out of the California Electrical Code.
210.50(E) The center of 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets required by Sections 210.52(A), (B), and (C) shall be installed not less than 12 inches above the floor or working platform.
Per the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Division of the State Architect / Access Compliance:
404.8(C)(1) Where access for people with disabilities is required, the center of the grip of the operating handle of controls or switches intended to be used by the occupant of the room or area to control lighting and receptacle outlets, appliances, or cooling, heating and ventilating equipment, shall be not more than 48 inches above the finished floor or working platform.
And it's different for multi-family.
And per HCD again:
Where access for people with phusical disabilities is required, the center of receptacle outlets on branch circuits of 30 amperes of less shall be installed not more than 48 inches nor less that 15 inches above the floor or working platform.
Title 24 also includes the California Energy Code which if you think arguing about weather a switch is required to be arc fault protected or not is fun. You should read the new requirements for switching and lighting that we have to comply with here.
210.50(E) The center of 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets required by Sections 210.52(A), (B), and (C) shall be installed not less than 12 inches above the floor or working platform.
Per the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Division of the State Architect / Access Compliance:
404.8(C)(1) Where access for people with disabilities is required, the center of the grip of the operating handle of controls or switches intended to be used by the occupant of the room or area to control lighting and receptacle outlets, appliances, or cooling, heating and ventilating equipment, shall be not more than 48 inches above the finished floor or working platform.
And it's different for multi-family.
And per HCD again:
Where access for people with phusical disabilities is required, the center of receptacle outlets on branch circuits of 30 amperes of less shall be installed not more than 48 inches nor less that 15 inches above the floor or working platform.
Title 24 also includes the California Energy Code which if you think arguing about weather a switch is required to be arc fault protected or not is fun. You should read the new requirements for switching and lighting that we have to comply with here.
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