Position of socket for integrated oven

DanMiddle · May 17, 2019

Hi, I am looking to install an integrated oven, however it's position would mean the socket on the wall will be directly behind it. Is this allowed? is this safe? I just worry it could be too hot there.

I could move the socket, probably nearer the floor so it's below the oven. If I do this would it have to be above 45cm?

Thanks for reading

kingeri · May 17, 2019

Put it in an adjacent kitchen unit where it will be accessible. Bad idea to have it behind the oven!

Charlie_ · May 17, 2019

Is the socket fed from a cooker switch?

Strima · May 17, 2019

Place it wherever it is most accessible and practical.

If you can't immediately access the socket it is also advisable to feed it through a double pole switch so it can easily be isolated if faulty or just for maintenance such as cleaning.

DanMiddle · May 17, 2019

Charlie_ said:
Is the socket fed from a cooker switch?

No, but we'll probably put one in.

DanMiddle · May 17, 2019

What's the rule with sockets under the kitchen worktop - do they have to be at a certain height?

telectrix · May 17, 2019

DanMiddle said:
What's the rule with sockets under the kitchen worktop - do they have to be at a certain height?

no.

DanMiddle · May 17, 2019

telectrix said:
no.

I read that sockets must be a minimum of 45cm above the floor?

telectrix · May 17, 2019

DanMiddle said:
I read that sockets must be a minimum of 45cm above the floor?

that's for general use sockets in new builds.

Dustydazzler · May 17, 2019

Is it not possible to move the socket into one of the adjacent base units and make a small hole to feed the plug top through

telectrix · May 18, 2019

Dustydazzler said:
Is it not possible to move the socket into one of the adjacent base units and make a small hole to feed the plug top through

make the hole a bit bigger and feed the plug bottom through as well.

bigspark17 · May 18, 2019

DanMiddle said:
I read that sockets must be a minimum of 45cm above the floor?

Get a spark in. You do not have the knowledge to be undertaking this work in a special location and any work would require notifying under part p of te building regs!

telectrix · May 18, 2019

bigspark17 said:
Get a spark in. You do not have the knowledge to be undertaking this work in a special location and any work would require notifying under part p of te building regs!

only in wales. op is in london.

Marcus Vaughan · May 18, 2019

bigspark17 said:
Get a spark in. You do not have the knowledge to be undertaking this work in a special location and any work would require notifying under part p of te building regs!

The ovens in the bathroom?