I am pretty sure this has been answered before but I cannot seem to find the topic either here or in the wiki. What are the current regulations for the positioning of sockets above floor level and near corners?

Richard

On 24/06/14 12:34, Tricky Dicky wrote:
I am pretty sure this has been answered before but I cannot seem to
find the topic either here or in the wiki. What are the current
regulations for the positioning of sockets above floor level and near
corners?

Richard


Approved Document Part M will give you the details for a new build.

However, if you are rewiring an existing pre-Part-M house, there are no
special requirements other than special locations like bathrooms.

Thanks Tim

Richard

On 24/06/2014 12:34, Tricky Dicky wrote:

I am pretty sure this has been answered before but I cannot seem to
find the topic either here or in the wiki. What are the current
regulations for the positioning of sockets above floor level and near
corners?

Generally wherever you like. Guidelines suggest at least 300mm from a
sink / drainer and a hob. Part M kicks in for new builds and major
extensions etc, then that imposes a above finished floor height of
between 450mm and 1.2m IIRC.

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Cheers,

John.

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On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 2:45:47 PM UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 24/06/2014 12:34, Tricky Dicky wrote:

Generally wherever you like. Guidelines suggest at least 300mm from a
sink / drainer and a hob. Part M kicks in for new builds and major
extensions etc, then that imposes a above finished floor height of
between 450mm and 1.2m IIRC.

AIUI, the heights are chosen so the socket can be reached from a wheelchair. there is also a related height limit for light switches for the same reason.