Minimum height for outlets in basement
#1
04-04-05, 08:32 AM
Minimum height for outlets in basement
Hi,
I have been searching around for information on any code for outlets in the basement. I don't have a codebook.
Is there a minimum height off the floor that the outlets have to be? I would imagine maybe there is, due to the possiblity of basements flooding. I know that they have to be GCFI, but I can't find any height requirements.
If I don't find any requirements, I was thinking 24" off the floor.
Thanks,
Eric
I have been searching around for information on any code for outlets in the basement. I don't have a codebook.
Is there a minimum height off the floor that the outlets have to be? I would imagine maybe there is, due to the possiblity of basements flooding. I know that they have to be GCFI, but I can't find any height requirements.
If I don't find any requirements, I was thinking 24" off the floor.
Thanks,
Eric
#7
04-04-05, 01:26 PM
Another thing to think about. If this is an unfinished basement then go higher. Many people like to take into account things like a piece of plywood (or other 4 foot wide material) against the wall, and put their receptacles just higher than that when wiring a garage or unfinished basement.
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04-04-05, 05:45 PM
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Remember; standard, normal, typical, are not code heights. Like Racraft said, there is no minimum or maximum, unless it is a required receptacle like the one required if there is equipment in the basement.
I persoanlly do 48" in unfinished basements.
I persoanlly do 48" in unfinished basements.
