UK New consumer unit required for updated kitchen

[user7743]

Hello all,

I'm in the process of having my kitchen refurbished and I'm looking for advice on my current setup as I have been told that I will require a new consumer unit in order to connect the new induction hob and oven.
The oven requires 16a and the hob is 7.2kw

It looks like he intends put both appliances on their own circuit

He's only happy to issue a certificate if a new consumer unit is installed

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[goasis]

Altering existing circuits is one thing, but adding new circuits would require upgrade to current standards. It’s new work. Has to be to 18th amdmt2…. Meaning SPD and fire retardant enclosure.

Electrician requires 2 new circuits, for hob and oven, so existing board doesn’t have enough spare ways anyway.

There are 3 spare ways available with a bit of re jigging. You wouldn't add a new circuit to any cu that wasn't fire retardant?