What then followed was a discussion about how rediculous a lot of
electrical legislation is.

Eg. kitchens being so small these days that is impossible to meet
requirements about the placing of sockets and sinks.

Particularly as the regulations say nothing specific about the proximity of
sinks and sockets.

People generally don't place closer than 300mm, but this is under a general
guideline that fittings should be suitable for their installed location and
300mm (i.e. a foot) just seemed about right for a non-IP rated item and is
not written anywhere official.

Christian.