Location of fused switched spurs in kitchen
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Location of fused switched spurs in kitchen
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum - so please be gentle with the newbie lol
Problem: I'm having a bit of trouble finding out how far a fused switched spur (or isolator switch if you prefer) has to be from a kitchen sink.
I'm adding in a dishwasher and some under cupboard lighting into a galley style kitchen which certainly wasn't built for 21st century living!
From the information I've gathered it is pretty clear that 'SOCKETS' have to be a minimum of 300mm from a sink unit and 'COOKER SWITCHES' have to be a minimum of 100mm from an electric hob.
Question: Does this 300mm distance also apply to a fused switched spur?
I think it best to sort out this out while I'm still in the planning stage and not just go ahead and fit something just to have it ripped out later.
I've attached a link to a picture of the proposed design to show where I would like to locate the switches for the dishwasher and lighting.
Many thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum - so please be gentle with the newbie lol
Problem: I'm having a bit of trouble finding out how far a fused switched spur (or isolator switch if you prefer) has to be from a kitchen sink.
I'm adding in a dishwasher and some under cupboard lighting into a galley style kitchen which certainly wasn't built for 21st century living!
From the information I've gathered it is pretty clear that 'SOCKETS' have to be a minimum of 300mm from a sink unit and 'COOKER SWITCHES' have to be a minimum of 100mm from an electric hob.
Question: Does this 300mm distance also apply to a fused switched spur?
I think it best to sort out this out while I'm still in the planning stage and not just go ahead and fit something just to have it ripped out later.
I've attached a link to a picture of the proposed design to show where I would like to locate the switches for the dishwasher and lighting.
Many thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
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Last edited by ray2047; 03-01-16 at 08:12 AM.
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Welcome to the forums! Your profile is incomplete so we don't know where you are located. From your terminology, it sounds as if you are in the UK or Australia. Different code regulations for different countries. This is primarily a North American forum, so we are versed on the NEC, which may differ from your location. Can you let us know where you are located?
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As far as I can find..... 300mm is not listed in the regs. It's a common sense guideline that is followed there in wiring practices.
I did come across this....
I did come across this....
Accessories used in domestic installations are not designed to be splashed and therefore not suitable for installation close to a sink or draining board. The NICEIC recommends that socket-outlets and other accessories should be located at least 300 mm, measured horizontally, from a sink or draining board, where they are unlikely to be splashed.