New build house, socket near sink

[Wilko]

That is interesting, I wonder where they have that guidance from. Anyone a copy of the EGBR A3 edition (4th edition)?

Here 'tis - only the cooktop dimension has changed

 

[telectrix]

posts #13 and #14 show totally conflicting info. no wonder OP is confused.com.

 

[Midwest]

posts #13 and #14 show totally conflicting info. no wonder OP is confused.com.

Wot you on about, you silly sausage.

 

[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

 

[Wilko]

It's great that you've followed up. I get depressed (rather too easily) at how often there is a lack of consistency in often very simple things.

 

[Midwest]

It's great that you've followed up. I get depressed (rather too easily) at how often there is a lack of consistency in often very simple things.

It was either that, or carry on clearing out the garage. Nearly at the back now though

 

[Andy78]

I'd probably ignore the building regs angle and say it was not suitable for the influences likely to be encountered under regulation 512.2. of BS7671.

If I fancied an argument that is.

 

[Midwest]

I'd probably ignore the building regs angle and say it was not suitable for the influences likely to be encountered under regulation 512.2. of BS7671.

If I fancied an argument that is.

Good argument. But that's something you can argue about, like we do. The NHBC guidance, which the builder will use, is specific. That said think the OP said it was directly above the draining board?

Talking of OP...................................................................

 

[pirate]

Don't buy a new build...

 

[Midwest]

Don't buy a new build...

Of course, but with a increasing population, your argument hits a certain precipice.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Reminds me of that book by Eileen Dover.

 

[Midwest]

Is that the one about the NHBC?

 

[pirate]

NO , the one by R Stornoway!

 

[pirate]

and if folks refuse to pay the ridiculous prices for new builds, maybe we will stamp out the practice of selling mass-produced sh*t masquerading as homes

 

[Midwest]

Don't buy a new build...

What's your definition of new?