Uk Electric Socket Height

The average height for outlets is 12 inches from the floor to the center of the outlet box.

Uk electric socket height. He is insisting that due to the latest building regulations these will need to be a certain height off the floor. The standard height of a worktop from the floor to the worktop surface is 910mm the general rule is to then set your sockets 150mm above this measured from worktop surface to the bottom of the socket. I ve got an electrician lined up to fit extra plug sockets in some of the rooms in my house 1930s terraced. All the other plug sockets of which there are quite a few throughout the house are about an inch above the skirting board.

Discussion in electricians talk started by kwichy may 4 2005. Any sockets need to be at least 450mm up from the actual floor level of a given room as for tv points telephone outlets doorbells and light switches. Requirements of bs 7671. Uk building regulations part m access to and use of buildings states that wall mounted switches and socket outlets for power lighting and other equipment in new dwellings should be located so that they are easily reachable.

Tv socket height new build. Reply to socket height regulation in old home in the electrical wiring. Surely you dont place socket outlets this far up the wall. 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.

Steve cf new member. These need to be at a max height of 1200mm from the floor. Remodeling and upgrading home electrical wiring when upgrading home electrical wiring or remodeling the actual height can be adjusted so the elevations of the switches and outlets will match other existing outlets and switches. Kwichy may 4 2005 1.

What height should my kitchen sockets be above my worktop. Added together this means the standard socket height is 1060mm from the floor to the bottom of the socket. Understanding the relationship between tncs tns and tt. Bs7671 clearly indicates a height of 450mm are they having a laugh.

Bs 7671 requires that a socket outlet on a wall or similar structure is mounted at a sufficient height above the floor or any working surface to minimize the risk of mechanical damage to the socket outlet or to an associated plug and flexible cord during insertion use or withdrawal of the plug regulation 553 1 6 refers. Twin and earth cpc. Some states such as california require this minimum height. Uk 3 phase domestic supply.

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.