MarkinMich
New Member
I'm planning to install a countertop above my new front load washer and dryer. The countertop height would be about 40 inches.
I'd like to add an outlet below the countertop to keep the washer and dryer electrical cords out of view. However, I read on "Yahoo Answers" that "The IPC, IRC, and most state plumbing codes require the outlet box to be 6 inches above the flood rim of the appliance." Is this true? And is the flood rim of a washing machine the top surface of the machine?
Do I have any other options for hiding the appliance electrical cords or am I doomed to cutting a hole in the counter top and continuing to use the current outlet which is at a height of about 48 inches?
Thanks!
I'd like to add an outlet below the countertop to keep the washer and dryer electrical cords out of view. However, I read on "Yahoo Answers" that "The IPC, IRC, and most state plumbing codes require the outlet box to be 6 inches above the flood rim of the appliance." Is this true? And is the flood rim of a washing machine the top surface of the machine?
Do I have any other options for hiding the appliance electrical cords or am I doomed to cutting a hole in the counter top and continuing to use the current outlet which is at a height of about 48 inches?
Thanks!