New build house, socket near sink

[Adam W]

300mm from the edge of the sink or draining board.

No copyright infringement intended.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Part M only applies to new builds where the prospective occupiers are unknown.
As for being 300mm from a draining board, what is the reason for that?
I can understand being 300mm from a basin so that the socket doesn’t get splashed.

 

[telectrix]

Part M only applies to new builds where the prospective occupiers are unknown.
As for being 300mm from a draining board, what is the reason for that?
I can understand being 300mm from a basin so that the socket doesn’t get splashed.

mylogic for that would be numpties using kettles, toasters etc. on the drainer where the kettle steam would affect the socket, or appliance get splashed from sink.

 

[Des 56]

Don't new builds have to have a garage as part of some Buiding reg or other?
Its probably the reason why the vast majority can't accommodate a car,they are not designed to function only to comply with some nonsense

 

[Marvo]

****No copyright infringement intended.

There's no copyright issues with the attachments.

Posting sections or parts of publications for the purpose of discussing, reviewing or criticism their contents would fall under 'fair use' or 'fair dealing' as it's known in the UK. Fair dealing in United Kingdom law - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_dealing_in_United_Kingdom_law.

 

[Midwest]

So troubled, I rang NHBC to enquire about their amendment of guidance in 2016, i.e. why & where from? They said it was more realistic, and from consultation with their members and partners?

I also rang Elecsa, who said it was still 300mm yada yada. I've emailed Electrical Safety First, to see if they can sink this one with a counter work top argument.

I've had a bit of a boring day

As I'm still getting 'hits' from my post, nothing in terms of a reply from ESF, as yet

 

[Midwest]

So troubled, I rang NHBC to enquire about their amendment of guidance in 2016, i.e. why & where from? They said it was more realistic, and from consultation with their members and partners?

I also rang Elecsa, who said it was still 300mm yada yada. I've emailed Electrical Safety First, to see if they can sink this one with a counter work top argument.

I've had a bit of a boring day

Reply back from ESF;

Hi,
A common question with no definitive answer but I managed to reach consensus through our wiring regulation advisory group to publish a Q&A – see Q1.54 New, rewired and similar installations - https://www.----------------------------/electrical-professionals/wiring-regulations/new,-rewired-and-similar-installations/
Regards,

In short, '300 mm horizontally from the extremity of the sink or basin opening'