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    Jun 5, 2010, 07:01 PM
    Code height of basement outlet
    I have a split level ranch with a 2 car attached garage. The garage floor is 18" higher than the basement floor. A 2-step down into the basement. I am making the basement into a family room. Is there a code restriction regarding electric receptical outlets and/or a minimum/maximum distance to install outlets up from the basement floor? A dry environment!
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    Jun 5, 2010, 07:28 PM

    We should move this to electrical and lighting, not safety. It will get more answers. Which code has your town adopted, IRC?
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    Jun 6, 2010, 05:41 AM
    There is no Code requirement for height of receptacles, anywhere.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 07:55 AM

    TK, Not a code guy by any means and I am sure you will know. I thought that there was a code height for a basement receptacle due to the potential of floouding. Old wives tale?
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    Jun 6, 2010, 08:04 AM
    Must be an old tale. There is nothing in the National Electric Code that dictates height of receptacles.
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