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usually most light switches sit between 42'' and 48''

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Q: What is the height of a light switch above a kitchen countertop?
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Kitchen pendent lights how hign from countertop?

I do not believe there is any code restrictions (USA) on the height above the countertop unless a particular locality has added such a restriction Common sense should be used as practical so that one's head does not hit the light while working at the countertop


What height do you fit electric sockets in UK?

The standard height is around 12" to 15" the bottom of the box above the floor but for the disabled you can install them higher but no more than 48" above the floor. Pick a height that will work for the disabled and install all of them the exact same height.


How can you connect electric to food disposal having the wire under the sink without switch?

You must have a switch to turn the disposal on and off. If you are asking how to connect because you do not have a switch. Install the switch under the sink just above the door opening. You can buy disposals that turn on and off when you place the lid over the hole. InSinkerator makes one.


What is the standard distance between the ceiling and a wall mounted light fixture in a bathroom?

The height is usually based on the type of mirror that is to be installed above the sink. Take the height of the sink plus the height of the mirror and add 6 inches to find the center for the placement of the fixture junction box. If there is to be a space between the sink and the mirror add that measurement in to factoring of the height.


How high above bar do you hang pendant lights?

There is no set height. Most smaller surfaces can be lit at about 28" above the surface top, while larger surfaces may warrant a height of 32 to 34 inches. The farther away the light is, the larger pool of light it casts, but the less bright it is. Anywhere from 28 to 34 inches is best for most situations. It is really your choice.

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Kitchen pendent lights how hign from countertop?

I do not believe there is any code restrictions (USA) on the height above the countertop unless a particular locality has added such a restriction Common sense should be used as practical so that one's head does not hit the light while working at the countertop


Kitchen counter height?

The typical kitchen counter height is 36" above the floor. A raised bar is typically 42" above the floor.


Is there a national standard for base cabinet height plus the countertop?

Countertops are generally high enough to provide clearance for a dishwasher and other standard height appliances. The usual height is 36 inches above the floor. Use the final finished height of the floor (i.e. including tile) so that appliances will fit properly.


What is the maximum height of a kitchen cabinet. My wife and i are both a little taller than average what is the down side of building taller base cabinets?

kitchen cabinets are usually 18 inches above the countertop and the range is usually 24 inches above the countertop changing your cabinet heights could please you-- but could also affect sales and purchase power of the property if or when you plan to sell. if you build taller base cabinets--the next owner will have to be as tall as you and your wife. any prospective buyers will look at the extra expense to downsize the cabinets and will seek a lower buying price when purchasing the property. The bathroom and the kitchen are the two most sought after focal points during the sale of a home-- any changes you make in these areas could affect persuasion during the sale of this property.


What is the pec requirement regarding the standard height for switches?

The standard height they are placed is no more than 48" above the floor. I mount my switch boxes with the top of the box 48" above the floor. You can install them lower if you wish but no lower than 15" above the floor.


What is the height of an outlet above a kitchen counter top in standard measurement?

6 inches above the counter is good. Counters are 36 inches high, so 42 inches to the bottom of the box.


Why are mobile home windows so low?

The bottom of side windows in mine (and most that I see) are 40" from the floor. The kitchen oversink window is 12 above countertop. -That all seems pretty normal to me. Possibly you have noticed Mobiles where owners have replaced windows themselves and lowered them.


What height should a medicine cabinet be?

"For a medicine cabinet above a vanity, the National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the bottom edge of the mirror be 40 inches off the floor a good height for most people." If you are not of average height, put the center of the mirror at the height of your eyeballs. Be prepared to move it if you try to sell the house.


Standard height of bathroom vanity?

The standard height for a bathroom vanity is 30 inches. It is made 6 inches shorter than the standard kitchen countertop (normally 36 inches) in order to accommodate children.However a bathroom vanity can normally be made to specification, higher or lower depending on preference.


What are the kitchen utensil?

Kitchen utensils are any tool used in the kitchen. Picture above gives a basic idea.


What is a backsplash?

A backsplash is a vertical covering on a wall rising above a countertop or some ohter work surface to protect it from spills.


Why can't i install a garbage disposal in my kitchen island?

If there is a sink there and electrical power, I don't know why you couldn't. Mount the switch either above the doors in the face of the cabinet or right inside the door.