ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Outlets in new construction

I'll echo the 'consult the AHJ' advice. Our local BC requires 48"/GFCI in unfinished basements & garages ('finished' or not), but the outlet height in finished areas is usually left to builder discretion.

We usually install 12" AFF, and 42"AFF for switches.

about the only time i've heard of hieght restraints would be per ADA requirements, applicablity may differ from state to state, for instance i understand that here , every sixth apartment would need comply...

~S~

Ryan,

That garage recptacle, has been in my mine for many years too. When I worked for my old boss (1975-1984) We were always told to keep those receptacles above 24". When I was in my own business ( 1984-1998 ) I almost always did it the same way. ( Force of habit.) I have been looking for a code section ( NEC, BOCA, IMC, NFPA, Etc.) maybe I am missing something.