Socket behind full-length window curtain.... allowed?
In my new extension, I'd like to have a socket hidden behind one of the the full-length curtains at one window. Is there any rule against that? Just wondered if it is considered a fire risk or anything. Thank you, Jim B |
Socket behind full-length window curtain.... allowed?
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Socket behind full-length window curtain.... allowed?
On Fri, 25 May 2007 18:48:22 +0100, Jim B Jim
mused: In my new extension, I'd like to have a socket hidden behind one of the the full-length curtains at one window. Is there any rule against that? Just wondered if it is considered a fire risk or anything. Nope, nothing against it but I'd be inclined to use it for only low power appliances. -- Regards, Stuart. |
Socket behind full-length window curtain.... allowed?
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"ARWadsworth" writes: "Jim B" Jim wrote in message ... In my new extension, I'd like to have a socket hidden behind one of the the full-length curtains at one window. Is there any rule against that? Just wondered if it is considered a fire risk or anything. Not unless you plug an electric fire into the socket and cover that with the curtains. A socket behind the curtains is fine. I have some sockets positioned like this, and I tend to avoid using them with plugs with integral electronics such as wall warts, X10 controllers, as a fault in one of these could become significantly more serious if draped with flammable materials. Although I don't think much of US regs, they do have some good ones regarding number and positions of sockets. Can't recall precise details, but something like you must be able to plug in an appliance with a 6' cord which is positioned anywhere around the edge of the room without the flex crossing a doorway. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
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