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  • Aug 17, 2013, 01:18 PM
    Perkamoose
    I saw a home built in 1979 that had light switches 24" from the floor. Why?
    My husband and I are shopping for a new home. We recently viewed one in Colorado (Arapahoe County) that has the light switches (not the outlets- they seem properly installed) installed only 24 inches from the floor. The home was built in 1979 and we are wondering why on earth the switches would be that low? Isn't that a code violation? Has anyone else every seen that before?
  • Aug 17, 2013, 01:21 PM
    joypulv
    Probably specially built for a semi quadriplegic (some use of hands but not arms) or a short adult. Even an assistance dog.
  • Aug 17, 2013, 04:01 PM
    ma0641
    No height stipulation, no code violation unless local. Yes, I have seen it in a house built for wheelchair handicapped person..
  • Aug 17, 2013, 04:02 PM
    N0help4u
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    Yes, I have seen it in a house built for wheelchair handicapped person..
    Same here

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