Minimum Height from the ground for gfci

[Rick A. Hunt]

Is there a minimum height for outdoor outlets?? I came across one mounted on a deck that is six inches from the ground. Seems a little low to me, and in danger of getting hit with the mower.

[Jim Port]

There is no minimum height specified under the NEC. This is a design issue.

[Robert Meier]

Yes in the NEC there is no minimum height requirement but there is a maximum of 6.5'.

210.52(E) Outdoor Outlets. Outdoor receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with (E)(1) through (E)(3). [See 210.8(A)(3).]
(1) One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings. For a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two-family dwelling that is at grade level, at least one receptacle outlet accessible while standing at grade level and located not more than 2.0 m (6½ ft) above grade shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling.

[Rick A. Hunt]

Thanks Guys,
I appreciate the help.

[John Gromkoski]

Originally Posted by rhunt3

Is there a minimum height for outdoor outlets?? I came across one mounted on a deck that is six inches from the ground. Seems a little low to me, and in danger of getting hit with the mower.

While there may not be a height requirement, if you feel it is susceptible to damage, you can mention that in your report.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by Robert Meier

Yes in the NEC there is no minimum height requirement but there is a maximum of 6.5'.

That maximum is only if that receptacle is going to be used to serve the requirement. Otherwise their is no height requirement...for example the ones at the roof for lets say snow and ice melting purposes. It can't serve as the required receptacle outside due to it being above 6' 1/2" but it can be higher if for a dedicated purpose.

I am more than 100% you know this.....it was for the benefit of others only

[Curtis M. Vilt]

No minimum. So setting on grade is acceptable. Hmmm. Not stirring he pot but I am surprised it is left to installers discretion.

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

That maximum is only if that receptacle is going to be used to serve the requirement. Otherwise their is no height requirement...for example the ones at the roof for lets say snow and ice melting purposes. It can't serve as the required receptacle outside due to it being above 6' 1/2" but it can be higher if for a dedicated purpose.

Paul, did you read the code section I posted? In order for the receptacle to qualify as one of the two required receptacles {210.52(E)}(one at the front and one at the back) it must be no more than 6.5' in height.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by Robert Meier

Paul, did you read the code section I posted? In order for the receptacle to qualify as one of the two required receptacles {210.52(E)}(one at the front and one at the back) it must be no more than 6.5' in height.

Yes.....I was answering the question about height in general...not for the required receptacle...lol

[Paul W. Abernathy]

"that maximum is only if that receptacle is going to be used to serve the requirement."

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

Yes.....I was answering the question about height in general...not for the required receptacle...lol

Got it, we were on different pages.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lol....no worries...ask anyone as I am always between pages.

[Bill Smith]

Is this too low?

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by bsmith

Is this too low?

lol...not if you are trying to bring up worms.

[Humberto Carvajal]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

lol...not if you are trying to bring up worms.

lolol..