antgel wrote:

Andy Wade wrote:
The new IEE Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations recommends a
minimum of 150 mm to the centre-line of the sockets. Also there should
be a minimum of 300 mm horizontal clearance between the edges of sockets
and sinks, draining boards or hobs.

Does this also apply to FCUs?

The literal answer - according to the said Guide - is that the 300 mm
horizontal clearance applies to all wiring accessories, but the 150 mm
minimum centre height only applies to sockets. But in practice you'd
usually want all the accessories at the same height, so the answer may
as well be "yes."

I should stress that this is advisory, not regulatory, and the 300 mm
rule could be bent a little if space is tight. Common sense should be
always be applied and the object of the exercise is to place the
fittings where they are convenient to operate (without having to reach
over hot surfaces) and won't get splashed.

See also
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...e=source&hl=en

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Andy