2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)

11B-809.12 Electrical receptacles, controls and switches.

Electrical receptacles on branch circuits of 30 amperes or less, communication system receptacles, controls and switches shall be located as follows:

1. Where there is no obstruction, 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum measured from the top of the receptacle box and 15 inches (381 mm) minimum measured from the bottom of the receptacle box to the finish floor.

2. Where the reach is over an obstruction, electrical receptacles, controls and switches shall comply with Sections 11B-309.2 and 11B-308.3.

3. When the reach is over a kitchen work surface and base cabinet, the work surface shall be 36 inches (914 mm) maximum above the finish floor and 25 1/2 inches (650 mm) maximum in depth. The base cabinet shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum in depth.

4. Where receptacles are provided in a kitchen at a corner work surface, one receptacle shall be located 36 inches (915 mm) from either wall at the inside corner.

Exceptions:

a. Electrical receptacles installed as part of permanently installed baseboard heaters.

b. Electrical receptacles in floors adjacent to sliding panels or walls.

c. Baseboard electrical receptacles in relocatable partitions, window walls or other electrical convenience floor outlets.

d. Appliances (e.g., stoves, dishwashers, range hoods, microwave ovens and similar appliances) which have controls located on the appliance.

e. Electrical receptacles dedicated to specific appliances.

f. Circuit breakers.

FIGURE 11B-809.12

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES AT CORNER WORKSURFACES