How high does receptacles have to be in a house

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Rory Davila

17 September, 19:29

How high does receptacles have to be in a house

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Katherine · Answer 1

6 feet

Explanation:

Outlets can be installed at whatever height, this is comfortable for the intended use. The only NEC requirement is that it must be within 6 feet of an outlet along any wall as this what is tenable (12' between outlets, An unbroken wall space of 2 feet or more including space measured around a corner requires an outlet).