Originally Posted by
Dave Ermeling
It looks like most of the ones in the main part of the house are about 47" to the top of the switch box and around 18" to the top of the outlet boxes. Does it really matter by code or is it subjective?
Completely subjective.
The only times it matters is if you have to follow ADA requirements, which don't apply in your home, and for "required" receptacles you can't be higher than 5.5' and now lower then literally in the floor within18" of the wall.
Once the minimum receptacles have been met you can put them in the middle of the floor or the middle of the ceiling if you want.
I use 48" TTT (to the top) for switches; kitchen counter, garage, unfinished basement receptacles.
44" TTT for bath vanity receptacles.
16" TTT for regular receptacles. (Don't get me started on "hammer height" :rolleyes: )
Originally Posted by
Dave Ermeling
Also, what size wire is recommended for lighting and outlets in a finished basement? 12/2 w/ ground or 14/2 w/ground?
Whatever you want. Some rooms, like kitchen, laundry and bath receptacles DO require 20A circuits, but for a general habitable room use what you want. I' use 14/2.