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Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance. Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.
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Generally, customers must install mailboxes at a height of 41–45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Also, customers must set mailboxes back 6–8 inches from the front face of the curb or road edge to the mailbox door. However, because of varying road and curb conditions and other factors, the
is less restrictive, Locked mailboxes must meet the same applicable func tional requirements. Designs having a slot for in-coming mail must be at least 1.75 inches high by 10 inches wide. If
requirements 3.1 General Design - Mailboxes must meet regulations and requirements as stipulated by USPS collection and delivery, operation and policy (see 2.2).
Mailbox Size & Installation. These next generation mailboxes can hold multiple packages, plus your regular letters, cards, and magazines. Dimensions. 13.63” wide x 7.75” tall on sides, 12" tall at center x 16.5” deep 2. How to Install. This mailbox fits on most standard posts.
The overall height, width, and depth of any receptacle shall be such that all the applicable mounting requirements shall be met. All front loading receptacles shall have fixed solid backs.
Wall-mounted USPS-approved STD-4C mailboxes (4C). The Postal Service annually publishes a list of USPS-approved mailbox equipment and approved manufacturers in its Postal Bulletin.
The following engineering specifications and standards are provided to the public to convey the U.S. Postal Service's requirements for various delivery and collection equipment. These documents outline the design, testing and approval requirements which must be satisfied to be certified as APPROVED BY THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Generally, customers must install mailboxes at a height of 41–45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Also, customers must set mailboxes back 6–8 inches from the front face of the curb or road edge to the mailbox door. However, because of varying road and curb conditions and other factors, the