What height should bedside switches be?

The bedside lamp switch should be from 21 to 30 inches high, approximately equal to your arms length so that you can easily reach it to turn it off. You might combine a taller lamp and shorter table or the reverse, either way works, but the switch height is key.

What is ADA compliant switch height?

The ADA requires that light switches be placed anywhere from 15 to 48 inches. A light switch mounted at 48” is not accessible for individuals with quadriplegia who use powered wheelchairs, little people, or for people carrying heavy boxes.

What height should a light switch be?

48 inches
So what height do light switches have to be in a home? For a majority of rooms, builders tend to place the bottoms of light switches 48 inches above the floor. This is a comfortable height for most home dwellers when sitting or standing, plus it makes it easier to install switches during construction.

Where should I put my bedside light switch?

By convention, most switch boxes are installed with the bottom of the box located 44 to 46 inches above the floor, this places the top of the box between 47 1/2 and 49 1/2 inches above the floor.

How tall do light switches have to be to be ADA compliant?

There are many wall mounted controls whose heights should be taken into consideration including light switches, thermostat controls, elevator controls, doorbells, automatic door openers, etc. The ADA requires that light switches be placed anywhere from 15 to 48 inches.

How tall can a light switch be in a restroom?

If a wheelchair can access a light switch location from the side, the light switch may be located at a maximum of 54 inches above the floor. If a light switch is located above a counter, its height is limited to 40 inches above the floor. More: California ADA Restroom Requirements. More: Counter Height for ADA Compliance.

How tall does a light switch have to be over an obstruction?

Controls and outlets may be positioned above obstructions (e.g. built-in shelves and countertops) and still be mounted in locations that are accessible. For obstructions extending from 0 to 20 inches from the wall the maximum height for a control or outlet over the obstruction is 48 inches above the floor.

How tall does a bedside lamp need to be?

Wall sconces generally need to be aligned more closely with those of bedside lamps. The sconce ideally hangs just above shoulder height and close enough to turn on the light without getting out of bed. This might follow the 5- and 8-foot rule for sconces, but it is not a necessity.