Minimum number of sockets?

[littlespark]

OP stated 6 DOUBLE sockets. That's a total of 12 outlets.
I don't know if "cooker switch etc" means more sockets below worktop through a DP switch, but possibly a socket on the cooker switch.

 

[Octopus]

You have put disagree, Murdoch,I did say think please state why you disagree as I could change my thought and be corrected.

A "point" for me is a single socket, a double socket, a fused spur, a light switch, a light fitting....

Do you count all the lamp bulbs in a big fitting or just the fitting?

So in summary, a "point" is where the circuit connects to an accessory ...

Hope this makes sense

 

[WiringPeter]

I think when it says 6 sockets you count as each socket outlet so a single socket would be one outlet and a double two outlets, therefore, six outlets could be three double sockets.

Not according to the OSG. It says 'Minimum number of twin socket-outlets', and has 6 for up to 12 square metres. So I make that 12 socket-outlets in total, even for a tiny kitchen. This particular section is only about socket-outlets, so any additional switches for appliances aren't included.

 

[WiringPeter]

I think when it says 6 sockets you count as each socket outlet so a single socket would be one outlet and a double two outlets, therefore, six outlets could be three double sockets.

Not according to the OSG. It says 'Minimum number of twin socket-outlets', and has 6 for up to 12 square metres. So I make that 12 socket-outlets in total, even for a tiny kitchen. This particular section is only about socket-outlets, so any additional switches for appliances aren't included.

 

[WiringPeter]

OP stated 6 DOUBLE sockets. That's a total of 12 outlets.
I don't know if "cooker switch etc" means more sockets below worktop through a DP switch, but possibly a socket on the cooker switch.

The socket on the cooker switch is mentioned in note 1, and isn't included.

It's a good point about appliance sockets but I suspect they wouldn't be included. I think the reasoning behind it is sound, ie. reducing the chance of trailing cables, extension leads etc. and I don't think we could expect people to use an appliance socket in a normal way. I suppose the key point is in note 1, which says that the sockets above the work surface should have no more than 1m between them.

 

[Octopus]

Not according to the OSG. It says 'Minimum number of twin socket-outlets', and has 6 for up to 12 square metres. So I make that 12 socket-outlets in total, even for a tiny kitchen. This particular section is only about socket-outlets, so any additional switches for appliances aren't included.

Just talk it through with your spark............

And the OSG nor BS7671 have any ruling on such numbers...

 

[Toneyz]

A "point" for me is a single socket, a double socket, a fused spur, a light switch, a light fitting....

Do you count all the lamp bulbs in a big fitting or just the fitting?

So in summary, a "point" is where the circuit connects to an accessory ...

Hope this makes sense

Thanks for replying Murdoch (I prefer people to indicate/point out their view/take than just the dislike/disagree button as they may have a perfectly valid perspective.) In this case, I take the " point" as you have described above.

 

[Octopus]

Thanks for replying Murdoch (I prefer people to indicate/point out their view/take than just the dislike/disagree button as they may have a perfectly valid perspective.) In this case, I take the " point" as you have described above.

Thanks

Maybe the IET should get me to "proof" read their documents ..... and make them less ambigious ...................