The standard height for wall outlet boxes is about 12 inches from the top of the floor covering to the bottom of the receptacle box or 16 inches to the top of the box.
Outlet inches from floor.
From such a receptaacle.
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For outlets behind large appliances that are difficult to move such as a refrigerator for outlets that are part of a light fixture or appliance.
If you are setting box heights prior to the installation of the subfloor floor covering or any underlayment be sure to account for this expected height difference.
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For outlets located 66 inches or more above the floor.
There is no specification for outlet height from the floor.
Remodeling and upgrading home electrical wiring.
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Outlets are generally spaced so that you are never more than 6 ft.
When installing an electrical outlet outdoors the box must be at least 6 1 2 inches above grade and in garages they should be 18 inches or more above the floor as measured from the center of each box.
When upgrading home electrical wiring or remodeling the actual height can be adjusted so the elevations of the switches and outlets will match other existing outlets and switches.
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The question was in regards to floor receptacles and here are two views on the them to keep in mind.
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