Standard Light Switch Dimensions

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Standard light switch dimensions.

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. Using the gasket with all switches will ensure compliance to iec 60669. First it puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position. Regular switchplates are a standard 4 1 2 high and 5 32 deep.

The standard size plate is nominally 2 75 inches 4 5 inches the preferred size plate is nominally 3 13 inches by 4 88 inches and the oversized plate is nominally 3 5 inches by 5 25 inches. If the counter has no knee space the counter width shouldn t exceed 24 inches and the. Iec 60669 is intended to guarantee full. The national electrical code specifies that each room in a house should have at least one switch to operate lights in the room but it.

The mk dimensions products consist of the main product module. Width varies based on the number of gangs. The height from the floor to the middle of the switch plate should not exceed 48 inches and the minimum height should not be less than 15 inches. Select a type of light switch that is compatible with the circuit where it will be installed.

What is the standard height for electrical wall switches. Typically light fixture wall switches in standard residential construction are set so that wall switch boxes are somewhere between 48 and 52 inches above the floor. When mounting a light switch over a countertop for example in an indoor or outdoor kitchen an art studio or a craft room reduce the standard wall mounting height to 40 inches. For example timer controlled fans are often linked into the lighting circuit.

For example if a light is controlled by one switch you ll need to replace it with a single pole switch. Wall switches in standard construction. Toilets storerooms and basements where there is little or no natural light. Use of a larger wall cover plate can save time and effort in non standard applications where you would otherwise have to patch sand and or repaint the wall.