Regs & kitchens

[andyb]

It is rather odd that with bringing out the new regs, they have not included kitchens in section 7 of BS 7671, when it is clearly, l would say a concern.

I have seen many a time, sockets that have been placed directly underneath sinks, with no IP Code protection against water.

I have also seen a kitchen radial, from a 30A 3036 fuse. The radial is wired in 2.5mm sq twin&earth pvc, which feeds a tumble dryer and a washer on the same circuit. Whoever put it there obviously didnt put too much thought into this.

I know theses two appliances are protected byeir plug top fuses, but im sure that a 2.5mm sq can only handle about 20A before starting to melt. Am l correct in thinking that?

How would l go about suggesting this to IET for the next set of Regs. Are the IET open to suggestions from serving electricians? Or is it a case of some overpaid boffins in a room, who have never wired a plug in their life?

You might be right about kitchens & Section 7 but the two incidents you mentioned are covered in the Reg's anyway.

The socket under the sink 512.2
The 30 amp radial section 43

 

[Des 56]

I would expect that the danger is far less than say a bathroom

You are not likely to walk around the kitchen naked, with bare feet perhaps, hanging on to a metal pipe dancing like a Zulu with a washing machine as your partner are you ?



Are you?

 

[drywax]

I would expect that the danger is far less than say a bathroom

You are not likely to walk around the kitchen naked, with bare feet perhaps, hanging on to a metal pipe dancing like a Zulu with a washing machine as your partner are you ?



Are you?

Who said I'm not likely to walk around the kitchen naked....

...... sorry yes your right I forgot I was wearing the pink gloves

Thanks for the advice very helpful indeed