Standard height of switch and socket for a residential building.

Standard height of switch and socket location for a residential building.
Standard height of switch and socket location for a residential building.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Air-Conditioning Socket:
  • Generally positioned at a height of 2200mm.
  1. 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.

By Md Abu Zaed Khan

Hello, this is Engr. Zaed Khan Planning Engineer, Associate member of Society of Engineers UAE. Expert in construction project planning, FIDIC red book, computation of extension of time claim, Contract agreement and contractual letters.

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