sockets above gas hobs

[mutley racers]

Iis it in tb's that there shouldn't be one at the back of a gas hob, or height or width away from hob

 

[Bhoydavid]

There shouldn't be on at the back of the hob and the width away is 150mm IIRC

 

[mutley racers]

There shouldn't be on at the back of the hob and the width away is 150mm IIRC

Thanks

 

[Reg Man]

Three pin plug beneath the work top to plug the gas hob into, with labelled isolation switch above the work surface on the wall, outside of the combustible clearance zone.

 

[mutley racers]

So what about the socket close to the hob in the pic. Yay or nay? Is there a zoning diagram for sockets in kitchens

 

[Bhoydavid]

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So what about the socket close to the hob in the pic. Yay or nay? Is there a zoning diagram for sockets in kitchens

Is the higher one the cooker switch? That could be vulnerable to the heat from the hob. I'd be wanting that moved. The socket seems ok right enough. I've tried to find a diagram in the regs or online regarding clearances from gas hob to electrical fittings but can't find one.

What do the MI's say?

 

[Bhoydavid]

Just found this off another website there:


As others have said, guidance on this is; no sockets within 300mm horizontally of hob or sink.
And specifically; no sockets or accessories above gas or electric hobs.

Hope this helps.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

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So what about the socket close to the hob in the pic. Yay or nay? Is there a zoning diagram for sockets in kitchens

nor permissible,could melt

 

[Reg Man]

In the absence of any advice in the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions, an electrical
fitting such as a socket outlet, switch, control unit etc. should be positioned to enable safe
operation and to avoid the harmful effects of heat and steam from cooking activities.
A standard electrical fitting, (which is not splash resistant), should not be located next to a sink or
drainer where it could be affected by splashing.
A minimum distance of 300mm, measured horizontally from an electrical fitting to the edge of a
high level grill, free standing cooker, individual hob, sink or drainer, is considered acceptable for
the purposes of avoiding adverse effects from using a cooker, sink or drainer.
NHBC technical Bulletin.

 

[mutley racers]

Thanks fellers. The sparky needs to move it then. Thanks for all your help

 

[AWheating]

the regs dont give any specifics on this really, you will find statements in certain publications like the on site guide etc..... . you need to use common sense and good engineering judgement.

problems tend to arise when kitchens are designed poorly or re designed after 1st fixing is done, which is why you should always keep your 1st fix kitchen drawing safe so you can prove it was correct before the kitchen fitter finds he measured the room size wrong.