code height for plugs

[hawkins111]

Is there a national code for the height of electric plugs in a residential home?

[pushkins]

There is no code for outlet height, generally speaking they are 12"-16" to the center of the outlet from the finished floor. They must not be further apart than 8' and can not (now) be installed under windows.

[jnaas2]

What nec code cycle are you working under, There are a few, outside recep required at front and back door cant be over 6'5 if i remember correct, and counter top not over 20" above counter

[Speedy Petey]

They must not be further apart than 8' and can not (now) be installed under windows.

This is absolutely untrue, at least from an NEC standpoint. Is this a local code amendment in your area? I highly doubt it.


Receptacles can literally be anywhere. To be counted as a required wall receptacle it can be anywhere from 5.5' high on the wall, down to the floor or even in the floor within 18" of the wall.
They also can be no more than 12' apart, NOT 8'.
And I am not sure where you heard of this mythical window restriction.
Here is a good diagram: http://www.groverelectric.com/howto/...0Rough-Ins.pdf