If the counter has no knee space the counter width shouldn t exceed 24 inches and the maximum height of the switch is 46 inches.
Light switch box size.
Single light fixture switches and outlet receptacles typically fit into standard rectangular boxes also known as single gang or one gang boxes.
Carlon 2 gang blue plastic old work standard switch outlet wall electrical box.
Many builders position switch boxes so the bottom of the box is 48 inches above the floor.
They are generally 2 x 3 inches in size with depths ranging from 1 1 2 inches to 3 1 2 inches.
Light switches are generally installed about 42 inches from the floor.
Plan for future changes by clearly labeling all wires.
The term new work sometimes new construction refers to walls that have not yet been closed in with wallboard.
New work box basics.
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Because the framing is exposed it is possible to nail or screw these new work electrical boxes to the sides of.
When the switch is over a counter that has a knee space and the counter depth exceeds 20 inches the maximum height of a switch is reduced to 44 inches.
A new work box is an electrical box for light switches outlets and other devices that are installed before drywall is installed on the wall studs.
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