We have no height restrictions on switches here. However, most use common sense as to where they are located. Switches in the baseboard would not be the norm. I think it was just brought up as a joke!
Indeed - and I do have a sense of humour !
I saw fireplace switches in a baseboard once, about 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was the dumbest thing I'd ever seen.
Other than ADA.
What if the robot vacuum hits it and turns it on?I saw fireplace switches in a baseboard once, about 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was the dumbest thing I'd ever seen.
But occasionally I'll think of those switches and wonder....what if
? 300 mm = almost 12 inches
Yes, I meant a foot which is what gave earlier on in my post. My apologies.
Agree with the higher heights but front of my house the poured concrete wall only raise maybe 30" above the ground so mounted a quality Killark aluminum FS box with a 1/2" inlet at back of box on the concrete over 45 years ago. Approximately every 5 years or so we have a big snow fall that covered over box for several days and once over a week. I have taken the cover off & removed the duplex yellow marine grade receptacle out a few times and never found any water , bugs or dust . The original gasket is still in good shape. Coated the screws & both sides of gasket with neverseeze.I HATE low outside outlets, having to fiddle with in use or flap covers
Was the homeowner confined to a wheelchair? Makes sense, if they are.
No, standard mobility
24" is a better height to me. Its amazing as you get older how something 6" higher is so much easier to get to.Probably the 2 that stand out the most, to me, that maybe should be rethought:
Receptacles at 15-18” above the floor. Other than maybe for lamps plugged in behind a sofa, I’d rather have them at 48”, like a switch.
And what’s with installing hose bibbs at 18” above grade? Thats just straight up annoying. Those should all be at 48”.
forget floor outlets, time to put pedestals in middle of room if you need a receptacle there
I'm actually hoping pretty pendant drops become a thing for kitchen island and maybe even other areas. I keep putting this out there hoping someone out there makes this a reality.forget floor outlets, time to put pedestals in middle of room if you need a receptacle there
I bring that up from time to time when there has been discussions about required receptacles on peninsula or islands and someone not wanting a receptacle in/on the island. Pendant's would pass code as long as the receptacle is no more than 20 inches above the top. May not be that appealing to the end user, then again may be fine for the husband but not the wife in many cases.
Would retractable be compliant?
IMO yes. I say that as it's no difference to me as a receptacle outlet hidden by an appliance. Probably more accessible actually.
