Electrical Outlet Requirements & Spacing Rules for California Homes (2025 CRC + CEC)

By Sunwoo Kim • Published 11/22/2025

Electrical outlet placement is one of the most common plan-check comment triggers in California residential projects. Here’s a clear, room-by-room breakdown of required outlet spacing, height, and protection for single- and two-family dwellings (R-3 Occupancy) under the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) and California Electrical Code (CEC).