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New socket - impossible to meet minimum 350mm from corner requirement
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<blockquote data-quote="Fifer" data-source="post: 535755" data-attributes="member: 35789"><p>Aye, it is. Given the choice, I'd rather have it than Part P. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>"<strong>Electrical fixtures</strong> - outlets and controls of electrical fixtures and systems should be positioned at least 350mm from any internal corner, projecting wall or similar obstruction and, unless the need for a higher location can be demonstrated, not more than 1.2m above floor level. This would include fixtures such as sockets, switches, fire alarm call points and timer controls or programmers. Within this height range:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">light switches should be positioned at a height of between 900mm and 1.1m above floor level</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">standard switched or unswitched socket outlets and outlets for other services such as telephone or television should be positioned at least 400mm above floor level. Above an obstruction, such as a worktop, fixtures should be at least 150mm above the projecting surface</li> </ul><p>Where sockets are concealed, such as to the rear of white goods in a kitchen, separate switching should be provided in an accessible position, to allow appliances to be isolated."</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-standards-2017-domestic/4-safety/48-danger-from-accidents/[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fifer, post: 535755, member: 35789"] Aye, it is. Given the choice, I'd rather have it than Part P. ;) "[B]Electrical fixtures[/B] - outlets and controls of electrical fixtures and systems should be positioned at least 350mm from any internal corner, projecting wall or similar obstruction and, unless the need for a higher location can be demonstrated, not more than 1.2m above floor level. This would include fixtures such as sockets, switches, fire alarm call points and timer controls or programmers. Within this height range: [LIST] [*]light switches should be positioned at a height of between 900mm and 1.1m above floor level [*]standard switched or unswitched socket outlets and outlets for other services such as telephone or television should be positioned at least 400mm above floor level. Above an obstruction, such as a worktop, fixtures should be at least 150mm above the projecting surface [/LIST] Where sockets are concealed, such as to the rear of white goods in a kitchen, separate switching should be provided in an accessible position, to allow appliances to be isolated." [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-standards-2017-domestic/4-safety/48-danger-from-accidents/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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