Exterior outlet height

[jharashinski (John Harashinski)]

Is there a minimum height requirement for outdoor outlets. I would think common sense says above average snow level and lawn mower height. I know 6 1/2’ for max height, but I had an outlet (non-gfci), just above grade. Looking for a spec for my report

Thanks

[jpope (Jeffrey Pope, CMI)]

No minimum height. . .

[Jay_Moge]

don’t need a spec. for me. i call 'em out as an electrical safety hazard due to close proximity to ground and below posible flood level. did you test it to see if it was live.??

[rray (Russel Ray)]

Okay.
Since we know there’s no minimum height, let me hijack this thread.
Is there a minimum number of outlets required for the exterior of the building?

[jtedesco1 (Joe Tedesco)]

@jharashinski

Is there a minimum height requirement for outdoor outlets. I would think common sense says above average snow level and lawn mower height. I know 6 1/2’ for max height, but I had an outlet (non-gfci), just above grade. Looking for a spec for my report

Thanks

**1993 NEC, Section 410-57. Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations.
**

**(e) Installation.
**A receptacle outlet installed outdoors shall be located so that water accumulation is not likely to touch the outlet cover or plate.

[jtedesco1 (Joe Tedesco)]

CHAPTER 4 Equipment for General Use

Here’s an example of the way changes are proposed see ROP 18-48.

Also read some of the Panel Statements for their action.

[dvalley (David Valley, License #566 - CMI)]

@jtedesco1

**1993 NEC, Section 410-57. Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations.
**

**(e) Installation.
**

A receptacle outlet installed outdoors shall be located so that water accumulation is not likely to touch the outlet cover or plate.

So snow accumulation would bring this installation even higher?

[away (Andrew Way, TREC # 7765)]

Russel,
It looks like at least one at the front and back of the house is required if grade level access is available. That is paraphrased from E3801.7.