Standard height of switch and socket for a residential building.
Standard height of switch and socket location for a residential building.
- Conventional Light Switch:
- The switch panel height is typically set at 1350mm, allowing most people to easily reach it.
- Additionally, ensure the switch is positioned at least 100mm away from the edge of the door to avoid interference with door cover line installation.
- Living Room Sockets:
- TV Wall Socket:
- For TVs placed on cabinets, the socket height is around 500mm. For wall-mounted TVs, the socket panel height is generally set at 1000mm.
- Custom TV cabinets may dictate the socket height based on the cabinet’s dimensions and design.
- Sofa Side Socket:
- Positioned based on corner tables or decorations near the sofa, typically at 700mm or 350mm.
- If behind the sofa, the socket should be higher than the sofa backrest, usually at least 1000mm.
- Dining Room Socket:
- If the dining table is against the wall, the socket height is generally 900mm.
- For dining sideboards, socket height is determined by the sideboard’s design, usually around 1200mm.
- Bedside Switch Socket:
- Positioned based on bedside table style, typically at 700mm.
- Design considerations should be made for bedside table or dresser shapes and sizes.
- Kitchen Console Socket:
- Above the operating table, socket height is 1200mm.
- Hood socket height is generally set at 1800mm or hidden in the ceiling.
- Refrigerator and water heater sockets are positioned at 350mm and 1800mm, respectively.
- Desk Socket:
- On-stage desk sockets are set at 1000mm, while under-desk sockets are at 350mm.
- Multiple sockets are recommended to accommodate computers, lamps, chargers, etc.
- Air-Conditioning Socket:
- Generally positioned at a height of 2200mm.
- Special Appliance Sockets:
- Electric curtain sockets are placed inside the curtain box.
- Sweeping robot sockets are typically placed under the cabinet, with a height of 100mm or 350mm depending on the robot’s features and style.
