New build house, socket near sink

[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'