Standard Light Switch Dimensions

A light switch opens or closes an electrical current to turn on a light fixture ceiling fan or similar electrical device.

Standard light switch dimensions.

Iec 60669 is intended to guarantee full. For example timer controlled fans are often linked into the lighting circuit. Shop by size click light switch plate configurations to select from 400 of switch plate configurations in nearly 20 quality metal finishes. For example if a light is controlled by one switch you ll need to replace it with a single pole switch.

When the switch is over a counter that has a knee space and the counter depth exceeds 20 inches the maximum height of a switch is reduced to 44 inches. Switchplate sizes and overall dimensions. Regular switchplates are a standard 4 1 2 high and 5 32 deep. First it puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position.

Use of a larger wall cover plate can save time and effort in non standard applications where you would otherwise have to patch sand and or repaint the wall. Wall switches in standard construction. Select a type of light switch that is compatible with the circuit where it will be installed. The height from the floor to the middle of the switch plate should not exceed 48 inches and the minimum height should not be less than 15 inches.

If the counter has no knee space the counter width shouldn t exceed 24 inches and the. Toilets storerooms and basements where there is little or no natural light. Width varies based on the number of gangs. Using the gasket with all switches will ensure compliance to iec 60669.

The standard size plate is nominally 2 75 inches 4 5 inches the preferred size plate is nominally 3 13 inches by 4 88 inches and the oversized plate is nominally 3 5 inches by 5 25 inches. The national electrical code specifies that each room in a house should have at least one switch to operate lights in the room but it. When mounting a light switch over a countertop for example in an indoor or outdoor kitchen an art studio or a craft room reduce the standard wall mounting height to 40 inches. The mk dimensions products consist of the main product module.