{"id":7713,"date":"2026-09-15T10:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T10:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/?p=7713"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T10:11:29","slug":"what-are-floor-outlets-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/what-are-floor-outlets-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfPara qu\u00e9 se utilizan las tomas de suelo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entre en un sal\u00f3n contempor\u00e1neo de planta abierta, una sala de reuniones en un hotel o una sala de aeropuerto y ver\u00e1 que el suelo tiene tomas de corriente integradas. La raz\u00f3n por la que existen estos enchufes es bastante simple: los muebles ya no se colocan contra las paredes. Cuando los sof\u00e1s flotan en el centro de la habitaci\u00f3n, las islas de cocina reemplazan las mesas y las mesas de conferencias se sit\u00faan alejadas de las paredes en un \u00e1ngulo, es dif\u00edcil usar un enchufe de pared est\u00e1ndar sin extender un cable por un pasillo. Las tomas de corriente en el suelo resuelven este problema al suministrar energ\u00eda en el lugar donde se colocan los muebles. Este art\u00edculo explicar\u00e1 qu\u00e9 son las tomas de corriente en el suelo, su prop\u00f3sito, c\u00f3mo funcionan las cubiertas y especificaciones, qu\u00e9 requiere el c\u00f3digo, cu\u00e1nto cuestan y c\u00f3mo elegir la adecuada sabiamente, respondiendo a la pregunta de si se puede poner una alfombra encima.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Para responder r\u00e1pidamente, las tomas de corriente en el suelo son el tipo de conexiones colocadas directamente en el suelo, cuyo prop\u00f3sito principal es proporcionar electricidad a cualquier equipo que no pueda colocarse cerca de la pared independiente. Debido a las caracter\u00edsticas del dise\u00f1o de \u00e1rea abierta, puede suceder f\u00e1cilmente que no haya una toma; el uso de cables que deben estar en el suelo va en contra del c\u00f3digo y crea la posibilidad de que las personas tropiecen. Seg\u00fan NEC406.9(E), la instalaci\u00f3n de tomas de corriente en el suelo debe cumplir con la conformidad de la toma con la lista especial, ya que debe estar en una caja de suelo que tenga una especificaci\u00f3n similar a una caja de pared com\u00fan, lo cual no est\u00e1 permitido. Las cajas de suelo pueden estar provistas de cubiertas dise\u00f1adas para entornos particulares seg\u00fan el tipo de suelo. El precio del conjunto completo es bastante alto, lo que las hace accesibles, y es un hecho bien conocido que pueden usarse todo el tiempo, aunque es falso colocar una alfombra sobre ellas durante su funcionamiento.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Qu\u00e9 es una toma de corriente en el suelo<\/h2>\n<p>Una toma de corriente en el suelo es en realidad un enchufe est\u00e1ndar colocado en una caja de suelo y alineado con el nivel de la superficie del suelo, generalmente equipado con una tapa abatible o emergente que permanece cerrada cuando no hay dispositivos conectados. La toma funciona como cualquier otra toma: tiene conductor activo, conductor neutro y conductor de tierra de un circuito derivado.<\/p>\n<p>Una caracter\u00edstica particular que hace que una toma de corriente en el suelo sea un producto \u00fanico es su entorno. Una toma de pared est\u00e1 protegida debido a su posici\u00f3n vertical; sin embargo, la toma en el suelo se coloca a lo largo de un camino peatonal, donde debe soportar que las personas pisen sobre ella, las patas de los muebles, las patas de las m\u00e1quinas de limpieza con aspiradora, bebidas derramadas y limpieza h\u00fameda. Por lo tanto, toda la construcci\u00f3n (caja, dispositivo, cubierta) est\u00e1 especialmente construida y aprobada como un sistema, y el c\u00f3digo requiere que se trate como una clase separada de productos. El dispositivo subyacente sigue siendo un recept\u00e1culo familiar, y la familia a la que pertenece se describe en nuestra gu\u00eda sobre <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/what-is-an-electrical-receptacle\/\">qu\u00e9 es un recept\u00e1culo el\u00e9ctrico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hay dos dise\u00f1os principales. La caja de suelo se refiere a un dise\u00f1o que se coloca permanentemente en el subsuelo de madera o se incrusta directamente en la losa de concreto. El dise\u00f1o de toma emergente difiere de este en que el enchufe se eleva desde el suelo cuando es necesario. No obstante, ambos son conjuntos dise\u00f1ados y deben cumplir con las normativas.<\/p>\n<h2>Por qu\u00e9 existen<\/h2>\n<p>La explicaci\u00f3n se encuentra en el \u00e1mbito de la arquitectura, que es importante ya que es la base de todo el panorama del mercado.<\/p>\n<p>Durante la mayor parte del siglo XX, los medios el\u00e9ctricos operaban a lo largo de los l\u00edmites de las habitaciones, ya que era la disposici\u00f3n natural del mobiliario. Hab\u00edamos llegado a ver el enchufe de pared como la soluci\u00f3n m\u00e1s funcional con este tipo de disposici\u00f3n. Sin embargo, hoy en d\u00eda, el dise\u00f1o moderno de hogares y oficinas seguramente ha rechazado esta suposici\u00f3n. La arquitectura moderna en edificios residenciales presenta distribuciones abiertas con el mobiliario concentrado en el coraz\u00f3n de la habitaci\u00f3n en lugar de a lo largo del per\u00edmetro. Las superficies de cocina aparecen justo en los suelos. Las oficinas tambi\u00e9n cambian sus principios de organizaci\u00f3n del espacio, eligiendo la idea de planta abierta. Las salas de conferencias en edificios de oficinas contempor\u00e1neos est\u00e1n amuebladas con mesas en puntos que antes eran paredes.<\/p>\n<p>Ahora, a medida que el mobiliario ocupa su lugar en el espacio abierto, tanto las fuentes el\u00e9ctricas convencionales cableadas como las soluciones con cables de extensi\u00f3n resultan ineficaces. El uso de cables de extensi\u00f3n resulta en la violaci\u00f3n de las principales normas de seguridad y regulaciones de construcci\u00f3n. La invenci\u00f3n de los enchufes de suelo responde a la necesidad de una soluci\u00f3n eficaz que garantice la seguridad de las personas mientras cumple con las normativas existentes. Nuestra comparaci\u00f3n de <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/what-are-the-4-types-of-electrical-outlets\/\">los principales tipos de tomas el\u00e9ctricas<\/a> sit\u00faa los recept\u00e1culos de suelo en contexto con las opciones de pared, techo y especializadas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7715\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-They-Are-Used-For.webp\" alt=\"Para qu\u00e9 se utilizan\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Para qu\u00e9 se utilizan<\/h2>\n<p>Las aplicaciones se dividen en residencial y comercial, y el patr\u00f3n en cada una es consistente.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Entorno<\/th>\n<th>Uso t\u00edpico<\/th>\n<th>Por qu\u00e9 un enchufe de suelo en lugar de uno de pared<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salas de estar, espacios de planta abierta<\/td>\n<td>L\u00e1mparas de mesa y de suelo junto a un sof\u00e1 independiente; equipo de entretenimiento<\/td>\n<td>La pared m\u00e1s cercana puede estar a 3-4 m; los cables cruzando la habitaci\u00f3n son inseguros<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oficinas y estudios en casa<\/td>\n<td>Alimentaci\u00f3n para escritorio o port\u00e1til en un escritorio central; alimentaci\u00f3n para monitor y accesorios<\/td>\n<td>Los escritorios cada vez se colocan perpendiculares a las paredes o en el centro de una habitaci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Islas y pen\u00ednsulas de cocina<\/td>\n<td>Peque\u00f1os electrodom\u00e9sticos, batidoras, carga de port\u00e1tiles, carga de tel\u00e9fonos<\/td>\n<td>Una isla no tiene pared; la alimentaci\u00f3n debe provenir del suelo o del techo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mesas de comedor y de conferencias<\/td>\n<td>Alimentaci\u00f3n para port\u00e1tiles, proyectores, micr\u00f3fonos de mesa, carga<\/td>\n<td>La mesa es central; los cables colgantes son inaceptables en un entorno de reuni\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vest\u00edbulos y salones de hoteles<\/td>\n<td>Carga de dispositivos de hu\u00e9spedes en asientos sueltos<\/td>\n<td>Expectativa del hu\u00e9sped; el mobiliario se reordena constantemente<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aeropuertos, estaciones, \u00e1reas de espera<\/td>\n<td>Carga de pasajeros en bancos de asientos<\/td>\n<td>Tr\u00e1fico intenso, sin adyacencia a paredes, ciclo de trabajo pesado<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oficinas comerciales<\/td>\n<td>Alimentaci\u00f3n de estaciones de trabajo donde los bancos o pods reemplazaron los escritorios perimetrales<\/td>\n<td>La alimentaci\u00f3n y los datos deben llegar al punto de trabajo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Espacios comerciales y de exhibici\u00f3n<\/td>\n<td>Iluminaci\u00f3n de exhibici\u00f3n y equipos de demostraci\u00f3n en soportes independientes<\/td>\n<td>Los dise\u00f1os cambian; la alimentaci\u00f3n permanente en la pared no puede adaptarse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Patios cubiertos y habitaciones al aire libre<\/td>\n<td>Iluminaci\u00f3n, calefactores, equipos de cocina al aire libre<\/td>\n<td>Requiere un conjunto con clasificaci\u00f3n para ubicaciones h\u00famedas, que una caja de pared no puede proporcionar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Aunque tanto los casos comerciales como residenciales tienen objetivos similares, el caso comercial a\u00f1ade un elemento muy necesario que los casos residenciales no tienen: datos. Por ejemplo, muchas cajas de piso comerciales son versiones combinadas que incluyen componentes tanto de energ\u00eda como de comunicaci\u00f3n. Esto es posible porque la caja de piso est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ada para transportar tanto la energ\u00eda como las telecomunicaciones al mismo \u00e1rea, haciendo que las cajas de piso poke-through y combo sean comunes en oficinas y lugares de conferencias, mientras que los casos residenciales permanecen solo con energ\u00eda.<\/p>\n<h2>Cubiertas y Clasificaciones de Ubicaci\u00f3n<\/h2>\n<p>La cubierta no puede considerarse un elemento decorativo. Es una parte constituyente del sistema y un factor decisivo para determinar si el tomacorriente puede usarse en un cierto tipo de piso.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Clasificaci\u00f3n de ubicaci\u00f3n<\/th>\n<th>Caracter\u00edsticas de la cubierta<\/th>\n<th>Where it applies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dry location<\/td>\n<td>Basic cover with a simple gasket<\/td>\n<td>Carpeted areas where wet mopping does not occur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Damp location<\/td>\n<td>Watertight seal when the cover is closed; corrosion-resistant materials<\/td>\n<td>Tile, hardwood, and polished concrete subject to routine damp mopping<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wet location<\/td>\n<td>NEMA 3R or NEMA 4X rated, heavy-duty spring-loaded flip cover, deep O-ring seal; must be weatherproof whether or not a plug is inserted<\/td>\n<td>Outdoor patios, indoor commercial kitchens, areas near floor drains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There are materials used according to ratings. Commercial-grade boxes use die-cast zinc, brass, and cast aluminum because they can resist crushing forces and withstand corrosion while residential units are provided with nylon or polycarbonate covers to cope with lighter loads. Gaskets are the first parts to fail in operation so it is absolutely necessary to get a cover as a complete assembly and not improvise it.<\/p>\n<p>Two ratings at the device level are equally important. Tamper-proof receptacles have been required in the home for a long time as they are equipped with shutter mechanisms which do not allow foreign objects to be put into the slots. Weather-resistant receptacles use materials that can resist moisture and hygiene chemicals, e.g. connection straps made of nickel-plated brass. One can refer to the use of a floor outlet located on a covered deck or garage close to a drain. The plug configurations those devices accept are the same ones covered in our comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/2-prong-vs-3-prong-outlet\/\">two-prong and three-prong outlets<\/a>, with the grounding conductor doing the same job in a floor box as in a wall box.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7716\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-the-Code-Requires.webp\" alt=\"What the Code Requires\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What the Code Requires<\/h2>\n<p>The rules of the NEC are quite simple and favorable for users as they don&#8217;t limit the use of floor outlets; they simply require using the proper hardware.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to NEC 406.9(E), outlets must be manufactured for floor use and installed in special boxes specifically designed for that. In practical terms, it means that the outlet must be tested in terms of the mechanical and environmental performance. A regular junction box installed on a floor will not be considered a proper use of the outlet irrespective of its performance.<\/li>\n<li>NEC 314.27(B) repeats the same statement on the box devices.<\/li>\n<li>There is no automatic requirement for GFCI installation only due to the outlet being on the floor. It is needed in a certain location: for example, near the water sink or according to local codes. If using GFCI, keep in mind GFCI changes the depth of the outlet, thus requiring to select the box carefully and causing the device to be unfit for installation in many cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is worth mentioning that countertop outlets often get confused with floor sockets. Older versions of the electrical code didn&#8217;t allow using horizontal outlets, but it has changed along with the requirement for them to be certified for countertop use so that they may be used. However, the principle is still the same: now the basic problem is that liquid can easily penetrate the horizontal outlet.<\/p>\n<h2>Floor Box Types<\/h2>\n<p>The selection begins with the construction of the floor because the box needs to fit with the structure.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Tipo<\/th>\n<th>Mejor para<\/th>\n<th>Precio t\u00edpico<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Non-metallic new-construction box<\/td>\n<td>Wood subfloor or poured floor, planned before finishing<\/td>\n<td>$35-45<\/td>\n<td>Angled knockouts prevent conductor kinking; most economical compliant option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Retrofit floor box<\/td>\n<td>Existing wood subfloor, finished floor already down<\/td>\n<td>$85-110<\/td>\n<td>Oversized cover hides the cut; die-cast aluminium with gasket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Concrete on-grade box<\/td>\n<td>Slab-on-grade, commercial lobbies<\/td>\n<td>$140-220<\/td>\n<td>Adjustable depth for levelling with the pour; heavy-duty cover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heavy-duty commercial box<\/td>\n<td>High-traffic commercial, multi-gang, power plus data<\/td>\n<td>$150-300+<\/td>\n<td>Cost scales with gang count and cover style<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pop-up outlet<\/td>\n<td>Residential remodels, kitchen islands, home offices<\/td>\n<td>$60-200<\/td>\n<td>Retracts flush; often includes USB charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Poke-through assembly<\/td>\n<td>Commercial above-grade floors with accessible ceiling below<\/td>\n<td>$100-250<\/td>\n<td>Installed from below; carries power and data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For residential applications on wood joists, the nonmetallic box for new construction is the economical and legal choice. For concrete slabs, a metallic or heavy box is essentially required, both for the structure and for good grounding. For commercial buildings with a suspended ceiling below, a poke-through fitting can be used instead of cutting the slab.<\/p>\n<h2>What They Cost<\/h2>\n<p>The hardware budget and the installation budget are key to this project.<\/p>\n<p>Based on current prices for hardware, a new assembly of a residential floorbox, including an approved box cover, costs between $35 and $110 ($35\u2013$110). A commercial floor box sells for about $140-300+, depending on the model used (the more gangs and complicated covers are involved, the bigger the price becomes). A pop-up floor box can be found for $60-200. The plug itself is very cheap \u2014 weatherproof 20 A one costs around $8, not to mention the overall cost of the floor box assembly that includes installation services.<\/p>\n<p>The costs of installation can differ significantly depending on the material used for the floors. A wooden subfloor allows to carry out retrofitting works without much effort and is cost-effective. A concrete floor, on the other hand, will cost much more due to the necessity to cut and fill the floor and do additional splicing. In the case the floor is still to be poured, installing the box first will not cost more than carrying out retrofitting.<\/p>\n<h2>Brands and Devices<\/h2>\n<p>The sector is divided into manufacturers of wall boxes and manufacturers of wiring devices, and most projects use products made by both.<\/p>\n<p>For boxes and covers, Hubbell is seen as the benchmark for commercial applications, in addition to Steel City, Carlon, Arlington, and Pass &amp; Seymour, with ENERLITES present in the budget segment. When it comes to the items found inside the boxes, the key players are Leviton, Hubbell, Pass &amp; Seymour, and Cooper, all of which are known for their specification-grade 20-amp tamper-resistant and weather-resistant receptacles, which have proven to be appropriate for floor tasks, in contrast to the builder-grade options.Pop-up units with integrated USB charging have become the practical residential option, and the same selection criteria that apply to any wiring device \u2014 certification, contact material, terminal design, and documented specification \u2014 apply here, as set out in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/top-10-wiring-devices-brands-in-the-world\/\">the leading wiring device brands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There is a point to note regarding the purchase. Since the cover is included in the listed assembly, any replacement cover must conform to the box. If a generic plate is replaced in place of a cover, it voids the listing that ensures legality of the installation, and that is one of what inspectors check for.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7717\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Installation-Basics.webp\" alt=\"Installation Basics\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Installation Basics<\/h2>\n<p>The work follows ordinary circuit principles applied to an unusual location. The general technique for working safely and terminating devices is the same discipline covered in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-light-switch\/\">reemplazar un interruptor de luz<\/a>, and the sequencing below assumes a wood subfloor with an accessible below-floor space.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan the position. Look for the outlet where the appliance will actually be standing instead of its present place as far as the cutting of the floor is concerned. Before making the cuts, always check for the presence of joists. Also, see to it that the wiring box is not located along the path.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that the circuit does not work before starting the electrical work. De-energise the circuit that is to be passed at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Create an opening according to the configuration of the box. Even a tiny mistake will be seen later.<\/li>\n<li>Run the cable. Use a 12-gauge type on the 20 A circuit. Hang it properly according to the code and protect the shell of the cable against sharp.<\/li>\n<li>Provide the conductors with sufficient length in order to terminate them without problems.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the ground first, and then the neutral wire and then the phase conductor. Use the-side conductors instead of push-in type for better efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Twist the ends according to the manufacturer requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Put the cover in and check whether it is even with the floor. An uneven cover is a potential tripping hazard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The installation process for conduit and box is entirely different in case of concrete slabs since they are placed before the concrete is poured, with the bend being long-sweep, and the depth of the box is adjusted to accommodate the height of the finished floor.<\/p>\n<h2>Care, Rugs and Safety<\/h2>\n<p>Floor outlets are reliable items, although they do need maintenance. Most issues with floor outlets arise from dirt and water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to clean the hinge and gasket regularly; should dust and grime build up at the hinge, it may prevent proper closure from occurring.<\/li>\n<li>If a cover is damaged, see to the replacement of the item at once. A damaged cover on a hard surface presents the risk of an electric shock.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid leaving cords under carpets; this is the major safety advice from this guide and is discussed in more detail in the FAQs section below.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to examine the outdoor and wet-location units for corrosion; if the cover is stiff or corroded, discard it.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use the floor outlet to provide the current for appliances that consume a lot of energy permanently, just like plugs attached to a wall do not provide the way out for such appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>Does a floor outlet need a cover?<\/h3>\n<p>Indeed, the cover of a floor outlet is not optional but rather a necessity. According to NEC 406.9(E), any receptacle installed in the floor must necessarily be listed as a floor outlet and fitted in a box that matches the code. The best part is that the cover forms part of this assembly. Its purpose is to protect against mechanical damage from various factors such as foot traffic and furniture placement, moisture intrusion, and dirt accumulation. If the box is installed without the cover or with an incorrect cap, this negates the certification and exposes the place to shock hazard and an inspection failure.<\/p>\n<h3>How to cover up a floor outlet?<\/h3>\n<p>If the outlet is still in service, make sure to outfit it with the correct cover. Each floor outlet comes with its model cover listed as a replacement available for sale, and improvised caps do not comply with safety regulations. The cover is selected depending on the kind of flooring: a simple one is enough for carpet, the watertight one is necessary for tile or hardwood, while the wet-rated lid is used for outdoor and commercial kitchens flooring. If the box is being disconnected permanently, the procedure must be followed: the box must be deactivated, wires joined, and properly disconnect the circuit.Simply using a box and flooring as filling is not sufficient. An empty box would represent danger, and an opening in a flooring will be a source of a tripping accident.<\/p>\n<h3>Are floor outlets still allowed?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes; and actually, a floor outlet becomes more popular. Actually, there is no ban on the use of floor outlets stipulated in the code as the code informs on the features of the appliances. According to NEC 406.9(E), a floor outlet must be installed in a suitable floor receptacle; and according to NEC 314.27(B), the box must be suitable for the application. It should be noted that as far as an appliance is used properly, meets the type of the flooring, has the right position rating, and uses GFCI, then the appliance is legal in the commercial area and the residential buildings. Moreover, it should be mentioned that countertop outlets can be used if they are appropriate for working on the countertop.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it okay to put a rug over a floor outlet?<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to remember that technically, an outlet can be under a rug, but putting a cord under a rug is dangerous and can cause a fire. Flexible cords can\u2019t pass through below a rug or carpeting, as it is dangerous and practitioners do not recommend it. What is more important is, that as floor outlet is usually located under the rug in order to hide the dangling cord, it is prohibited to use it this way. So if one needs to hide the outlet, it would be better to switch off the service of the outlet.<\/p>\n<h3>Do floor outlets count toward the required outlet spacing in a room?<\/h3>\n<p>This question can be interpreted in different ways depending on the location. As it is known, along with the wall spaces, it has to be clear that the floor outlet serves its purpose differently. To make it clearer, it should be noted that the floor outlet is a good solution for the floating furniture issue, therefore it is widely used. And if an inspector is OK with that, it is a matter of the local interpretation.<\/p>\n<h2>Referencias<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFPA \u2014 National Electrical Code, Article 406.9(E) Receptacles in Floors and Article 314.27(B) Floor Boxes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UL Solutions \u2014 Listing Requirements for Floor Boxes and Floor Receptacles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nema.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NEMA \u2014 Enclosure Type Ratings (NEMA 1, 3R, 4X) and Wiring Device Standards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubbell.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hubbell Wiring Systems \u2014 Floor Box and In-Floor Delivery Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusi\u00f3n<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the movement of furniture, there are now floor outlets. When furniture arrangements such as seating areas, kitchen islands, and shared tables moved away from the walls, there was a need for the extension cord which became a hazard and an infringement of electrical code. The floor outlet allowed for long-lasting and safe power supply right where it is required. According to the requirements of electrical code, floor outlet has to be made of a suitable box and a cover, chosen according to the type of floor. Costs range between $35 and $300 depending on what the outlet is going to be placed in a timber or a concrete floor. When choosing the box and the cover, one should consider the nature of the environment where the outlet is going to be placed, the type of the box, and the location chosen before pouring concrete.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enter a contemporary open-plan lounge, a meeting room in a hotel, or an airport lounge and you will see that the floor has power outlets embedded in it. The reason why these sockets exist is quite simple: furniture does not sit against the walls anymore. When couches float in the center of the room, kitchen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7718,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7713"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7726,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7713\/revisions\/7726"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}