Light Switch Box Size

Carlon 2 gang blue plastic old work standard switch outlet wall electrical box.

Light switch box size.

Many builders position switch boxes so the bottom of the box is 48 inches above the floor. The term new work sometimes new construction refers to walls that have not yet been closed in with wallboard. Light switches are generally installed about 42 inches from the floor. 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.

Because the framing is exposed it is possible to nail or screw these new work electrical boxes to the sides of. Plan for future changes by clearly labeling all wires. To satisfy the accessibility requirements of the fair housing act however the switch itself should be no. They are generally 2 x 3 inches in size with depths ranging from 1 1 2 inches to 3 1 2 inches.

New work box basics. Single light fixture switches and outlet receptacles typically fit into standard rectangular boxes also known as single gang or one gang boxes. 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. Try using a saber saw for wood.

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