light and sockets

new build or existing ?

 

High?

Between 450mm and 1200mm, but as you are rewiring a bungalow and not wiring a new build I would put them where ever you wish.

 

They're not stated in the Wiring Regs.

They're mentioned in Building Regs

 

http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/PartM/Static.raction

Check out this article on the part m building regs - should help

 

for the outlet box about 13" above the floor.
For light switches, go 42" to the bottom of the switchbox.
For counter top receptacles/switches go 46" to the bottom of the box is what i use for new builds

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UK Electrician - Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services

 

Re: light and sockets
Posted: Jun 1, 2009 12:28 PM

for the outlet box about 13" above the floor.
For light switches, go 42" to the bottom of the switchbox.
For counter top receptacles/switches go 46" to the bottom of the box is what i use for new builds

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UK Electrician - Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services

When do 'UK Electrician' plan to go metric then:|

 

Never mind metric...!!! What about the building regs. UK Electrician have just stated that they fit sockets at 13", which is somewhere in the region of 325mm.... Well below the building regulations stated heights. Not the best advice to be giving out is it...?