How high off the ground should a plug socket be?

Sockets need to be installed at least 450mm up from the floor level of a room. TV points, telephone points, doorbells and light switches should be a max height of 1200mm from the floor.

Do plug socket wires run up or down?

Horizontally from any switch or socket – The zone runs horizontally from both sides of the socket or switch until it reaches a corner or an obstacle such as a door. Vertically from any switch or socket – the safety zone runs the width of the socket or switch both up to the ceiling and down to the floor.

How many outlets can be on a 15 amp circuit?

8 outlets
Technically, you can have as many outlets on a 15 amp circuit breaker as you want. However, a good rule of thumb is 1 outlet per 1.5 amps, up to 80% of the capacity of the circuit breaker. Therefore, we would suggest a maximum of 8 outlets for a 15 amp circuit.

Should ground prong be up or down?

With the ground in the upper position, the ground prong on the plug could pull out with the hot and neutral still energized, thus creating a possible electrocution hazard. Ground should be at bottom that way if the plug is accidentally pulled; the last prong to disconnect will be the ground.

Do light switches have to be a certain height?

So what height do light switches have to be in a home? For a majority of rooms, builders tend to place the bottoms of light switches 48 inches above the floor. Although 48 inches is the standard height electricians prefer for most rooms, this can be altered if local building codes permit.

Are sockets in skirting boards illegal?

Hi, no sockets should be left dangling in the air – it’s dangerous. All sockets, unless replacing current fittings, should be 50cm up the wall.

What height do electrical sockets need to be?

What Height for Electrical Sockets and Switches (habitable areas) For new build properties: any sockets need to be at least 450mm up from the actual floor level of a given room.

What are the regulations for wall-mounted socket-outlets?

Additionally, the mounting height of wall-mounted socket-outlets and other accessories is required to be sufficient to avoid them suffering wetting or impact, such as may result from ﬂoor cleaning (Regulation Groups 522.3 and 522.6 refer).

How high above the floor should electrical switches be mounted?

Part M of the Building Regulations (section 8) does not actually specify the required position but does go on to suggest that in habitable rooms this will be achieved by mounting the switches etc. between 45cm and 1200mm above the floor level (see below).

Is socket height regulation of 450mm for old houses only?

Socket height regulation of 450mm is for new builds only not for old houses. What about renovating old houses for example a basement renovation but in an Edwardian home?