heghts of switches

[r.b]

I know the minimum height of a switch is 1200 to the top of the switch.But what is the maximum height you can put a switch?

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

depending what its for you can put it where ever you want

 

[lkayelectrical]

General purpose switches have to be max of 1200 not min

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Appendix H on Site guide..

page 177

Sockets switches and controls Min & Max heights are between

450mm to 1200mm

thats Part M building regs for new build work...

If its an old property..

stuff em whatever height you and the customer are happy with!

:Salute

 

[Evans Electric]

As Specs says, new house jobs have the disabled heights , existing ,do what you like.

 

[sparkytim]

I know the minimum height of a switch is 1200 to the top of the switch.But what is the maximum height you can put a switch?

1200 mm IS MAXIMUM hight to top of switch not minimum for Part M requirements.

 

[ProDave]

Another exemption:

"portable buildings"

I'm in the middle of one now, built in 4 transportable sections to be put together on site, replacing a static residential caravan.

Because under planning law it's still treated as a caravan, it's exempt from building control, so no silly height restrictions on switches and sockets.

 

[ianmacd]

Appendix H on Site guide..page 177

Sockets switches and controls Min & Max heights are between

450mm to 1200mm

thats Part M building regs for new build work...

If its an old property..

stuff em whatever height you and the customer are happy with!

:Salute

Easy there.

Part M only does not need to be followed to any works in existing dwellings (including extensions). So new dwellings and all commercial work should comply with part M.