combination 3 switch help

[dbagbrown]

I was hesitant to post that pic to avoid the following explaination....

The plate I have does cover everything, but it extends beyond the tile edge by 1 inch. I could have tiled all the way to the door trim, but it would not match up with the counter tops which are also tiled. The countertop ends at that left edge. I put wood trim around the countertops and a back splash that extends beyond that will look tacky. Also, the backsplash on the other side of the door ends at the same distance from the trim. I initially hoped that I could just move the switches side by side with no gaps and get a plate cover that is smaller...but no joy at Lowes / Home Depot. I will tile around the switches, but I need to fix the switch problem first. Maybe I can just move the whole junction box right a few inches, put some drywall up and re-tile that edge? Maybe one of the other hardware stores has something to avoid all this.

If you ever tile around switches or outlets, I dont recommend covering up the yokes. You may have to break off tiles if you need to replace the switch/outlet. Also, you will need to put "spacers" behind the yokes so the switch / outlet will be flush with the plate cover. Buts thats for another forumn.. Haha.

[HayZee518]

ok, there is no code that specifically states switch or outlet spacing in a box, but for safety you wouldn't want to cram switches or outlets that close together. switchplates are not made smaller to do what you want. you may be able to get a decora switch assembly with two three ways on one yoke and eliminate one switch position. go to the leviton site - I'm sure you'll find one there - look for leviton and decora devices.
Look to this url: Leviton Decora Switches, Receptacles & Controls