How far should the lighting distribution box be from the door
Most residential construction adheres to a conventional placement range of about 4 to 6 inches away from the door casing. This measurement is determined by two practical considerations related to the wall structure and the trim. In the case of a lightswitch, should it go immediately on the double stud for a door frame (3 inches off the door), or should I add a small piece of 2x4 onto the double stud and place the light switch box on that (4. It's recommended that a switch should be installed at least 8 inches from the frame to leave space for the switch plate.
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