Requirements for the installation of sockets and switches. The optimal installation height of sockets and switches - Soviet and European standards

Electrical outlets and switches, do you mean the height from the floor and the distance from the corners?

Hello Svetlana!
The rules and regulations for the wiring of sockets and switches are written in the PUE (rules for electrical installations). Since you have not written in what conditions you are going to install sockets and switches, we give the rules and regulations for the installation of electrical equipment in various rooms.
6.6.30. Sockets should be installed:
1. In industrial premises, as a rule, at a height of 0.8-1 m; when supplying wires from above, installation at a height of up to 1.5 m is allowed.
2. In office, laboratory, residential and other premises at a height convenient for connecting electrical devices to them, depending on the purpose of the premises and interior design, but not higher than 1 m. It is allowed to install plug sockets in (on) specially adapted for this skirting boards made of non-combustible materials.
3. In schools and childcare facilities (in rooms for children) at a height of 1.8 m.
6.6.31. Switches for general lighting fixtures should be installed at a height of 0.8 to 1.7 m from the floor, and in schools, kindergartens and kindergartens in rooms for children, at a height of 1.8 m from the floor. Installation of switches under the ceiling with control by means of a cord is allowed.
7.1.48. Installation of plug sockets in bathrooms, showers, soap rooms of baths, rooms containing heaters for saunas (hereinafter referred to as “saunas”), as well as in washing rooms of laundries, is not allowed, with the exception of bathrooms of apartments and hotel rooms. In the bathrooms of apartments and hotel rooms, it is allowed to install plug sockets in zone 3 in accordance with GOST R 50571.11-96, connected to the network through isolation transformers or protected by a residual current device that responds to a differential current not exceeding 30 mA.
Any switches and sockets should be located at least 0.6 m from the doorway of the shower stall.
7.1.49. In buildings with a three-wire network (see clause 7.1.36), socket outlets for a current of at least 10 A with a protective contact must be installed. Plug sockets installed in apartments living rooms hostels, as well as in rooms for children in childcare facilities (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, etc.), must have a protective device that automatically closes the socket when the plug is removed.
7.1.50. The minimum distance from switches, plug sockets and electrical installation elements to gas pipelines should be at least 0.5 m.
7.1.51. It is recommended to install the switches on the wall from the side of the door handle at a height of up to 1 m; it is allowed to install them under the ceiling with control by means of a cord. In rooms for children in child care (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, etc.), switches should be installed at a height of 1.8 m from the floor.
After performing electrical work on laying the cable and connecting sockets, switches and other electrical equipment, it is required to carry out a set of electrical measurements: measuring the insulation resistance, measuring the loop resistance "phase - zero), measuring the circuit between grounded installations and elements of a grounded installation, measuring automatic switches controlled by differential current (RCD).

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Hello, tell me. what is the standard for the installation of email. sockets for 500 mm. from grounded parts (pipelines, etc.).

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Please tell me if there are rules and regulations on the number of installed sockets in residential apartments? Give an example of how many sockets there should be in 3 room apartment, 4-room apartment?
Not very clear explanation of the installation of sockets in the bathroom. If the bathroom is also used for washing clothes, is it impossible to install or can you install sockets in such a bathroom?

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Good day! On what surfaces can you install switches for outdoor wiring in childcare facilities (kindergarten)? For example, is it possible to put an external switch on the side wall of a laminated chipboard cabinet (respectively, at a height of 1.8 meters). And if possible - a link to legislation confirming or refuting such a possibility. Thanks in advance!

If you build new house or do overhaul in the apartment, you will definitely face electrical problems. It is best not to redo the existing household electrical network, but to re-install the wiring, having thought over to the smallest detail the location of the switching devices. In this case, quite natural questions will arise - what should be the height of the sockets from the floor, where are the switches installed?

Basic options

There is no such thing as officially accepted standards. There are only recommendations and requirements on how to install sockets and switches regarding communications (gas, water, heating pipes). For the rest, the main thing is that the operation of electrical equipment is comfortable and safe.

Whether you will install the switching devices yourself or seek the help of a professional electrician, keep in mind that there are two most common options for how high they can be mounted from the floor:

installation of sockets and switches according to the so-called "European standard";
"Soviet" installation system.

All these concepts are conditional, in fact, European standards and Soviet systems do not exist, it is just that it is more convenient to distinguish and determine what the height of the sockets and switches should be.

The first option became widespread relatively recently, when it became fashionable in the post-Soviet space to conduct renovation work in homes and offices and call it "renovation".

There are no differences between repairs in Europe, America or Russia, they can be either good and of high quality, or not very good.

But it so happened that good and high-quality repairs were associated with punctual and neat Europeans and received the prefix "euro". And the one that was not very much identified with everything Soviet and earned the appropriate name.

The "Euro" version assumes that the height of the socket from the floors is 0.3 m, and the height of the switch is 0.9 m. According to Soviet standards, the switch was mounted at the level of the shoulders and head of an average person (1.6-1.7 m), and the sockets - 0.9-1 m from the floors.

Option for placing sockets for TV on video:

This is not to say which of these two options is preferable, everything here is purely individual. In the "euro" version, to control the lighting, there is no need to raise your hand up to turn on the switch, it is at the comfortable level of a lowered human palm. In addition, such a switching device can turn on and off a child.

The location of the switch at a distance of 1.6-1.7 m is beneficial when it is necessary to install some kind of furniture (cabinet, bookcase, refrigerator) under it.

"Euro" socket, located almost at the very floor, is a danger to little child who has just learned to crawl and is interested in everything that caught his eye. In this case, of course, it is preferable to mount the sockets according to the Soviet version at the level of 1 m from the floor.

But as for the sockets, which are constantly connected to some kind of equipment, such as a TV, computer or music center, it is better to mount them as close to the floor as possible so that the wires do not stretch through the entire wall and do not spoil appearance rooms.

General requirements and rules

Electricians have a basic regulatory document - Electrical Installation Rules (PUE). Some "experts" neglect this document, but then the quality of the wiring installation rests on their conscience.

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The rules are created in order to be guided by them, therefore we will give you basic recommendations, which in different premises the distance from the floor to the outlet or switch is required:

In utility rooms or utility rooms, the height of the mounted sockets from the floor is within 0.8-1 m. It can be increased to 1.5 m if the wires are supplied from above.
It is very important that the distance from the switching devices to the gas pipes is more than 0.5 m.
In residential and office rooms, the height of the sockets from the floor should be such that it is comfortable to connect electrical appliances to them. It all depends on how the interior of the rooms is decorated, as well as on their functional purpose, but it is not recommended to mount sockets higher than 1 m from the floors.

It is possible to install the sockets on special skirting boards made of non-combustible materials.

The installation height of the switches varies from 0.8 to 1.7 m. It is recommended to mount them on the walls on the side where the door handles are located. If the lighting fixtures are controlled by cords, then it is allowed to put switches for them under the ceiling.

In rooms where children are constantly, the height installed sockets and switches are regulated by a figure of at least 1.8 m from the floor level. Highly important condition: all outlets in childcare facilities must have automatic protection, which, after pulling out the plug, will close the socket.
Installation of sockets in bathrooms and shower rooms of baths, saunas and laundries is prohibited. They may only be installed in apartment bathrooms and hotel rooms. But they must have RCD protection (residual current device), and also be located in zone 3 (below, the division of bathrooms into zones will be considered). The sockets in the bathrooms must be installed at least 0.6 m to the doors of the shower stall.

V Lately the installation of floor-standing models of sockets has been widely used; power is supplied to them in special skirting boards (cable channels). They are very good in terms of design (they are practically invisible), but care must be taken when wet cleaning the premises so that no water gets into them.

There are rooms in our residential buildings that deserve a separate discussion about the installation of sockets in them. This is a kitchen stuffed with a huge variety of different household appliances, and a bathroom, which is a dangerous room due to dampness, of increased importance. Let's talk a little more about these premises.

Kitchen

The main condition for the electrical network element installed in the kitchen is that it should not be closer than 0.6 m to water pipes and sink. The same applies to gas pipes and stoves, it is necessary to maintain a distance between them and sockets (switches) of at least 0.5 m.

About the design of sockets in the kitchen in the video:

In general, with electrical kitchen wiring, the situation is most difficult. Firstly, there are many communications - heating, water supply, sewerage, gas. Secondly, there are much more household appliances that require a separate power supply in the kitchen than in any other premises (washing machine, water heater, hob, electric oven). In this case, it is necessary to mount the sockets in such a way that there is always open access to them.

In kitchens, the installation of these switching devices is best done at three levels from the floor:

The first level (or lower) is 0.15-0.20 m. At this level, sockets are mounted for electrical appliances that require constant or long-term connection to the network (washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove, waste shredder).
The second level (or middle) is 1.0-1.2 m.At this height, switches are made for lighting elements and sockets for household kitchen appliances (microwave oven, tester, blender, combine, electric kettle, bread machine, coffee machine, multicooker, etc.). P.). Choose a more precise distance yourself depending on the configuration of the furniture in the kitchen.

To make it easy to turn on the plugs of household appliances, place the sockets slightly higher than the table top.

The third level (or upper) is 2.0-2.5 m. An exhaust fan, additional lighting for work areas, and a TV are connected to sockets located at this height. Neither the switching devices themselves, nor the cords going to them, will spoil the kitchen interior, because they are almost invisible behind the furniture (hanging cabinets).

It is allowed to place sockets under the table top or inside kitchen cabinets... To do this, special holes must be made in the walls of the furniture. This will help save a little space without disturbing the overall look.

The minimum distance from the floor to the outlet must be at least 0.1 m, otherwise water may get into it during wet cleaning (mopping).

Bathroom

This room is conventionally divided into several zones:

Zone 0 ( interior bath itself or shower tray).
Zone 1 (outer vertical surface of the bathroom).
Zone 2 (this is, in fact, zone 1, increased by 0.6 m).
Zone 3 (the rest of the bathroom).

The sockets can only be installed in zone 3. Even if you really want to mount them near the mirror so that it is convenient to use a hairdryer, electric razor or hair clipper, this is absolutely impossible (if the mirror is not in zone 3). In addition, the sockets must be IP44 protected, due to the constant high humidity in the bathroom.

The socket for connecting the washing machine can be set at a level of 0.3 to 1.0 m.
Additionally, in order to connect small household electrical appliances, sockets are installed at a height of 1.1-1.2 m.
To connect the boiler, it is better to mount the switching device at a height of 1.7-1.8 m.

In bathrooms, it is prohibited to install sockets lower than 0.15 m from the floor. This is due to the familiar situation when you forgot to turn on the water tap or household appliances broke down, resulting in a flood.

Water ingress into the switching devices is unacceptable!

Clearly about the location of sockets and switches in the video:

Switches are usually located outside bathrooms.

As you can see, there are no strict rules for outlet placement. There is only useful tips, recommendations and individual requirements. Be sure to take them into account when planning the installation sites for switching devices.

When performing electrical work, the height of the sockets from the floor and the level of the switches are important. The ergonomic location of food outlets makes the home more comfortable and convenient for every tenant, including kids and people with disabilities.

Regulated standards

When choosing the location of the sockets, you need to take into account the PUE, GOST standards, as well as the layout

The level of location of food outlets is prescribed in the instructions of the PUE, GOST, SP. When performing work, it is worth being guided by the given norms.

The regulations look like this:

from the gas pipeline and heating batteries, the power points are removed at least 40 cm;
switch height from the floor - 1 m;
in the bathroom, the sockets are moved 60 cm away from the shower, sink, bidet or bath;
from door jamb feeding points are pushed back by 10-15 cm.

When installing power points in the bathroom, it is imperative to connect them through an RCD.

GOST and SP requirements

Requirements for installing the outlet and switch according to national standards:

the owner of the house / customer determines the location of sockets and switches;
there should be one food point per 4 m2 of living space;
in the corridor - one for every 10 m2.

The joint venture also prescribes certain norms for performing electrical work:

it is recommended to lift switches in rooms from the floor at a level of 1-1.5 m;
if the question is about childcare facilities, the distance is increased to 1.8 m;
power sockets at catering points, food production mounted from the floor at a height of 1-1.3 m.

If desired, the master can familiarize himself with regulatory documents and select the optimal level of location of sockets / switches for a specific object.

Installation of power points according to European standards

According to the recently popular European wiring standards, all switches are best mounted at a height of 90 cm from the floor, and sockets - 30 cm. Such a location for power points is considered convenient for everyone living in the house or guests. The intensity of the light can be controlled without looking by simply reaching out. Electrical appliances are installed without unattractive or hanging wires.

According to standards the former USSR the installation height of the sockets was equal to 0.9 m from the floor. The switches were mounted at a level of 1.6 m. Until now, electricians prefer exactly this arrangement of power points, if the project does not provide for other options.

Soviet installation standards have a number of advantages:

all switches and sockets are located in visible accessibility for adult family members;
children cannot reach the food point, which ensures safety;
accidental pressing of the switch is excluded;
the mounted furniture does not block access to the lighting keys.

According to Soviet standards, the plugs of electrical appliances are inserted without having to bend over again.

Before designing the wiring, you need to clearly determine where the furniture will be located.

Experienced craftsmen, before determining the installation height of sockets and switches, are advised to take into account some points and do the following:

Draw up a detailed plan for the location of furniture, all household appliances and lighting points in the room. Be sure to mark the intended outlets / switches on the drawing.
Take into account medium height tenants of the premises or office employees.
Arrange all power points on the diagram (for office equipment, the Internet, household appliances, lamps, sconces) so that they are accessible to the user and, at the same time, are hidden from view as much as possible. This is especially true for stationary appliances (TV, computer, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.).
At beds, bedside tables, dressers, food points are made 20 cm above the plane of the furniture.
For open sections of walls, the height of the sockets from the floor according to the European standard is made 30 cm. This is especially true for equipment that is used periodically (vacuum cleaner, portable fan, etc.).
It is better to place the switches on the side of the door handle at a distance of 10-15 cm from the jamb. It is comfortable and ergonomic. The final height of the switches is determined empirically. Usually it is 80-100 cm.
By the type of room, all switches are located with maximum convenience for the user. In the bedroom and living room, you need to ensure that the person controls the lighting without getting up from the sofa or bed.
For the corridor of an apartment / house / office, it is better to make food points at the beginning and at the end of the room.

With a clearly drawn up plan, the master has the opportunity to visually assess the future result of the work performed, if necessary, change something else at the planning stage.

Rules for the location of electric points in different rooms

Bathroom food points

The location of the sockets in the bathroom

A bathroom is a room with high humidity. Therefore, it is extremely important here to know at what height to make sockets and switches so that they do not pose a danger.

The main prohibitions are the installation of food outlets under the sink, bidet, bath. From them it is necessary to remove the sockets at least 60 cm in order to exclude accidental ingress of water. It is advisable to make the switch outside the room or also move it away from washing objects. It is advisable to power the lamps and sconces near the mirror through a cord or a key-switch from the side opposite to the sink / bathtub.

Living room

For a TV and a music center, it is better to make an outlet at a height of 90-140 cm. The distance from the floor to the switch should be at least 0.9 m.

Kitchen

There are several standards for the placement of food outlets in this room. They vary depending on the technique used:

First level. It implies the installation of sockets at a height of 10-15 cm from the floor. A powerful oven, electric stove, freezer, refrigerator, waste shredder. The convenience of such an arrangement lies in the fact that after installing the built-in kitchen, it will be impossible to get to the sockets in any other way, like through cabinets or a table from below.
Second level. Here, a whole block of outlets is mounted at a level of 110-130 cm from the floor in the area of the kitchen apron. Thanks to this arrangement, it is possible to successfully connect an electric kettle, blender, microwave oven, mixer and other small household appliances that are convenient to use on the work surface.
Third level. Mount power points for connecting an electric hood, TV, backlight. The height of the location is 2-2.5 meters from the floor.

The switch is located immediately at the door at a convenient height for the user. As a rule, it is close to European standards and equals 90-110 cm.

Bedroom

An example of the location of the electric points by the bed

On both sides of the double bed (regardless of its size), they make a double socket and a two-button switch. They are placed 70 cm from the plinth. This allows a resting person, without getting out of bed, to control the lighting, put a mobile phone on recharge, and read a book under a night light.
The main switch is placed in the room immediately upon entering.
If the bedroom is provided dressing table, on both sides of it, at a height of 70-90 cm, they make an outlet for connecting a sconce or hairdryer.

All food outlets in the bedroom are arranged in accordance with the selected set of furniture. It is quite possible that it will be non-standard. This happens especially often when arranging a bedroom for a person with disabilities or when developing a design project.

Children

Even 10 years ago, experts recommended placing all food outlets as high as possible in children's rooms. This ensures the safety of the child and excludes the possibility of his contact with the mains. All socket-outlets today are fitted with a special locking cap. It takes effort for the baby to lift them. Therefore, these sockets can be installed according to the European standard.

The switch in the child's room is made according to his height. It is advisable to set an adjustable feed point, with which you can increase or decrease the intensity. artificial lighting... It is better to install a separate standard socket with a cover under the nightlight.

Cabinet

For expensive equipment, you need to provide a protection system against voltage surges

This room requires more food outlets. Place at least one block in close proximity to the table. Through it will be connected Personal Computer, monitor, router, printer and copier, audio speakers. The block is placed 30 cm from the floor level. How many power points will be included in it, the master decides for himself, depending on the amount of future technology.

If a library is provided in the office, it is necessary to mount an outlet under a floor lamp. It is installed in the reading area. The power point for the floor lamp is also made at the euro-level 0.3 m.

There will be 1-2 more sockets on the free wall. They are used to connect temporary equipment.

With common sense and a clear scheme for arranging furniture in the room, the master can safely design the levels of the location of the sockets / switches at his discretion.

During the event, many are interested in the question of at what height to put sockets and switches. There are no strict regulations for apartments in multi-storey buildings. The main thing is that they are convenient to use.

Some people are used to the heights used in Soviet-built houses. In them, the sockets were installed at a distance of 80-90 centimeters, and the keys - 150-160 centimeters. It is interesting that apartment owners do not abandon such heights out of habit. Others quickly adopt everything new and unusual and use European standards, where electrical installations are made for the convenience and comfort of a person.

Today, the nests are mounted at a height of 30-40 centimeters, and the switches are 80-90 centimeters from the floor level. Such indicators are considered to be generally accepted.

Taking into account the purpose of the sockets, the devices can be made at a different distance, for example, in the kitchen they are often placed in one line above the table, plus 0.2-0.25 m. This ensures the convenience of using various household appliances.

For audio and video devices, special electrical installations are installed in one line with power outlets. In this case, it is reasonable to set the set of nests not very low. The average height can vary between 50-120 centimeters.

In the bathroom, an outlet is made with a protection level of at least IP-44, at a height of one meter from the floor and at a distance of at least 0.6 m from the bathroom or shower.

Installation of switches

They must be positioned so that the device does not end up behind a closed door. They should be located at a distance of at least 100 centimeters from the opening.

You can put switches according to the European standard, placing them on the side of the door handle at a distance of at least 10 centimeters from the doorway and at the level of your hand down. To many, this seems convenient.

Before installing electrical installations, draw a conditional marking of places on the wall, then see if the chosen location suits you. Another option is to go to your friends, see how high their sockets and switches are, find out how convenient their use is. So you can make the right decision for yourself. And if you still have doubts, please contact our company. The electrician travels anywhere in Moscow and the region. We will solve any problem, since we have at our disposal:

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The installation height of sockets and switches is of great importance for the comfort of further operation and distribution of electricity in the house. Contrary to popular belief, there are no specific requirements for the height of these devices from the floor in the apartment. The PUE describes only some of the key requirements for their placement in relation to house communications. The location rules used today are conventionally divided into two types - Soviet and European standards, the use of one or another is due solely to the comfort of the user.

Existing standards

The current rules for the installation of electrical installations (PUE) and the set of rules for the design of residential and public buildings (from 2003) do not describe accurate requirements for the location of sockets or switches relative to the floor, walls, furniture and other structural and interior elements.

However, there are still some requirements due to the need to ensure fire and electrical safety. They refer, as a rule, to the placement of switches at a safe distance from other communications. According to the set of rules for the design of residential and public buildings:

switches should be located at a height of 1 meter from the floor on the side of the door handles;
from the floor to the outlet, a distance of 1 meter must be maintained, but the specific location is not regulated.

the location of the switch is the same - 1 m from the floor on the side of the door handle;
if there is a dedicated switch for the comfort control level, the switch can be installed under the ceiling;
when placing sockets and switches in the kitchen, they should be removed at a distance of at least 50 cm from gas pipelines and appliances;
data in bathroom, toilet and kitchen electrical devices should be located at a distance of at least 60 cm from both the floor and plumbing equipment.

For many years on the territory of our country there is such a thing as the European standard for the placement of electrical nodes. It is believed that according to the European standard, sockets should be located at a height of 30 cm from the floor, and switches - 90 cm from the floor. In reality, no standard exists - this is just a symbol. The definition of "euro" was given to such a way of wiring electrical assemblies during the spread of another controversial definition - renovation. In part, the name of the European standard was given due to the opposition to Soviet norms. By Soviet standards, switches were placed at shoulder or head level (approximately 160 cm from the floor), and sockets at a height of 90-100 cm.

Despite the lack of documentary definitions, the concepts of "Soviet" and "European standard" are widely used among builders and electricians, because they can easily describe the exact difference between the two methods of placing sockets and switches. At the same time, it cannot be categorically asserted that one of them is more preferable - it all depends on individual operational and practical features.

Eurostandard:

convenient lighting control is provided, since there is no need to raise your hand to press the switch, it is easy to grope in the dark, this arrangement is also convenient for children and adolescents;
according to the European standard, you have to bend almost to the very floor in order to plug the device into an outlet - this is inconvenient if you need to turn it on and off frequently; in turn, if the device is connected to the network for a long time, this is a plus - the wires do not "hang" in the middle of the room and do not spoil the view of the room.

"Soviet" standard:

the location of the switch at a level of 160 cm from the floor makes sense if it is necessary to save space - you can put furniture under it against the wall;
a socket located at a height of 1 meter allows you to easily use it all the time, which is important for a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, microwave oven, toaster, air conditioner and other appliances that are not plugged into the network for a long time;
an additional plus of the high placement of sockets is the safety of small children.

In a kitchen environment

Neither the PUE nor the joint venture speaks directly about the principle by which the sockets should be located in the kitchen. Therefore, in this case, one should focus on the basic requirements, and also take into account the characteristics of the room itself (due to the use of powerful appliances such as a washing machine or an electric stove). First of all, based on the requirements of the PUE, the following rules are formed:

sockets and light switches must be at least 60 cm from the floor and water communications: sinks and water pipes;
a similar rule applies to the placement of electrical assemblies relative to the gas pipeline and stove - you need to remove sockets and switches at least 50 cm from them.

On the modern kitchen is set very a large number of furniture in combination with a considerable number of electrical appliances of various capacities. During competent breeding, many problems arise: the placement of communication systems should be taken into account, separate power lines for high-power devices (electric stoves, dishwasher or washing machine) should be taken out, and sockets and switches should be installed so that easy practical access to them remains. The vast experience of builders and users has led to the formation of a conditional standard for the placement of electrical units in the kitchen, dividing into three levels:

The lower level is 10-15 cm from the floor. At this height, sockets are installed for those electrical appliances that are planned to be connected to the network for a long time. For example washing or dishwasher, waste grinder, refrigerator, electric stove, etc. This arrangement has two advantages: the cords, which do not need to be in frequent contact, do not sag against the walls and do not interfere, but at the same time remain in relatively free direct access.
The second level is 100-130 cm from the floor. At this height, light switches and sockets for appliances that are on tables or work surfaces are located: a blender, toaster, kettle, microwave, multicooker, etc. The exact height depends on the configuration kitchen furniture... It is necessary that the sockets are slightly higher above the table top, so that it is convenient to connect the plugs of this technique to them.
The conditional third level, located at a height of 2-2.5 meters from the floor. There should be sockets for turning on the hood and lighting for working area... This allows you to easily connect equipment with cords of any length. These sockets do not spoil the interior in the kitchen, because they are practically invisible behind the furniture.

An additional advantage of this method of organizing the electrical network is the distribution of devices along the wall. There may be a large number of electrical appliances in the kitchen. They can be permanently or periodically connected to the network, and some of them also need to be powered from a separate branch. Moving some outlets out of sight makes them less flashy.

Bathroom

The principle of placing sockets in the bathroom and toilet is basically the same as how they will be placed throughout the apartment. The main criterion here is still safety. Therefore, more attention should be paid to how ready the installation is for operation in high humidity conditions. And the very pattern of the arrangement of devices must be chosen taking into account functionality, convenience and personal preferences. As a rule, a standard 60 cm is considered the optimal height, but for a washing machine it may make sense to put a separate outlet below.

Please note that a 60 cm leave in rooms with high humidity applies not only to the height from the floor, but also to the distance from water communications. If there is a water heater installed in the bathroom, he, like washing machine, you can take a separate power outlet located nearby. Electricians, as a rule, today use a height of 1.5 meters from the floor for boilers and hoods, 1 meter for an electric shaver, hair dryer or curling iron, and below 1 meter for a washing machine.

There is no talk about light switches in the bathroom or toilet. According to the rules of the PUE, it is taken out of the room. For example, in the corridor or hallway.

In the bedroom

In bedrooms, children's rooms and other rooms, switches and sockets should be located based on their need in specific places and comfort of use. The "classic" scheme is considered when the paired installations socket + switch are installed on both sides of the double bed. This allows you to easily connect low-power devices (charge your phone, for example) and easily adjust the lighting. Devices can be at the same or at different heights. Please note that on low height(about 30 cm from the floor) you need to place a socket for the vacuum cleaner - from this place its cord should easily stretch in any direction. The power supply for computer equipment should, accordingly, be located near the desktop, given that one outlet will not be enough for it.

In this case, the European standard comes in handy. Neat sockets, as if hesitant to interfere with the appearance of the room, are combined not only with modern styles... And for those who are afraid of low outlets due to the curiosity of children, you should pay attention to devices with special plugs and covers that exclude injury.

In all cases, safety and comfort are the main guidelines in choosing the location of the devices. The second, perhaps, can sometimes be sacrificed in favor of design, but the first factor is always key.

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