I'm fitting a new kitchen and want to install some new sockets on the ring
main. I understand that anyone is allowed to put in extra sockets but not in
a kitchen. What are the special requirements for kitchen sockets? Are there
any regulations regarding sockets in proximity to the sink/taps? My
intention is to chase out the walls, install the back boxes, wiring and
sockets and get an electrician to break into the existing ring with the new
wiring.

Thanks in advance

Justin

J C C wrote:
I'm fitting a new kitchen and want to install some new sockets on the ring
main. I understand that anyone is allowed to put in extra sockets but not in
a kitchen. What are the special requirements for kitchen sockets? Are there
any regulations regarding sockets in proximity to the sink/taps? My
intention is to chase out the walls, install the back boxes, wiring and
sockets and get an electrician to break into the existing ring with the new
wiring.


If the BCO is not in evidence, do it yourself.

You obviously know how.

Connecting into the ring is trivial if you switch it off first ;-)

Usually you can find two sockets with a bit of wire between, remove that
and connect your ring extension to it.

Otherwise use crimps, tape up well and insert into chased channels.

I think the sockets are supposed to be out of arms length reach from
taps or summat, but that is not definitive knowledge - someone else will
know.


Thanks in advance

Justin

"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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J C C wrote:
I'm fitting a new kitchen and want to install some new sockets on
the ring
main. I understand that anyone is allowed to put in extra sockets
but not in
a kitchen. What are the special requirements for kitchen sockets?
Are there
any regulations regarding sockets in proximity to the sink/taps?
My
intention is to chase out the walls, install the back boxes,
wiring and
sockets and get an electrician to break into the existing ring
with the new
wiring.


If the BCO is not in evidence, do it yourself.

You obviously know how.
snip

With respect IMO he does not, if he did he would not be asking about
the regulations controlling were sockets etc. can be placed in the
Kitchen...

J C C wrote:

I'm fitting a new kitchen and want to install some new sockets on the ring
main. I understand that anyone is allowed to put in extra sockets but not in
a kitchen.

Anyone still can, but in theory ought to submit a building notice first
if they are not a member of a suitable self certification scheme.

What are the special requirements for kitchen sockets? Are there
any regulations regarding sockets in proximity to the sink/taps?

Not explicitly in terms of minimum distances, but general ones in terms
of the location chosen must be appropriate and the accessories used
should be suitable for the job. Most go for a rule of thumb that you
keep sockets 600mm away from sinks and hobs etc.

My
intention is to chase out the walls, install the back boxes, wiring and
sockets and get an electrician to break into the existing ring with the new
wiring.

You may find it trickey getting one to do that without also doing the
work, but you never know.



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Cheers,

John.

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