Socket near sink, to blank or not to blank!

[telectrix]

blank it or turn sink through 90 degrees so it's under window. benefit of more worktop space FOC,

 

[Intoelectrics]

From the guide
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My issue with this is that the guides states that no socket shall be installed above an electric or gas hob yet there is no mention of above a sink. Obviously no one designing an install would put a socket above either but what if a socket was over 300mm above the sink. Technically it would then be 300mm away from the sink edge. I realise the diagram show adjacent to, but I'm just imagining the scenario being played out in a court of law with some fancy lawyer picking up on the lack of defined detail.

 

[Zerax]

A mate of mine with a rental property had a tenant who called him out 3 times because the lamp in out outside light failed. On the first two occasions he explained that lamp breakage was the tenants responsibility... on the the 3rd occasion he just took the light off. No more call outs.

 

[Jurassic Sparks]

Through crimp the cables, tape them over and fit a 2G blank plate
simples

 

[Lister1987]

Remove all 'Safety Socket Covers' from every socket. Check to see that they haven't damaged the sockets.
Lots of organisations have banned these, as they can be dangerous.

There is a thread on here somewhere.

NHS issues safety alert on socket covers requiring removal from NHS premises! - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/nhs-issues-safety-alert-on-socket-covers-requiring-removal-from-nhs-premises.111253/

More organisations have followed suit, like OFSTED...

I honestly don't get why these aren't just banned outright, complete legislative ban i.e. criminal to supply or use. They're a PITFA, I get the argument for them but the sockets should be intrinsically safe as per standard.