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    Jan 27, 2015, 11:05 AM
    Electric junction boxes
    Is there a certain height on a stud to install a junction box?
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    Jan 27, 2015, 11:34 AM
    No. Put it where you need or want it.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 12:07 PM
    .....unless you wish to satisfy the ADA, then switches are at 48" to the top.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 12:24 PM
    Remember, junction boxes cannot be concealed in a wall.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 01:15 PM
    Define junction box.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 02:24 PM
    As long as the cover is accessible when done you can literally put a junction box (almost) anywhere.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 02:41 PM
    Who's got snow?
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    Jan 27, 2015, 02:44 PM
    'Lil bit.
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    Jan 27, 2015, 03:25 PM
    Don't understand, you are suppose to be up to your knees in it?
    Two inches here , gone now.
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