It is only mentioned once in 544.1.2 - in relation to a meter outlet.All strictly true, but I suspect that (since the figure appears elsewhere in the paragraph)IT ISN'TWhy is it 600mm from entry if you only need 1 then why cant it be anywhere iAlso, the 600mm. only applies to internal meters; not to the point of entry although covered by 'where practicable'.
They may but they are mistaken as there is no need to do that.many/most people interpret "as near as practicable to the point of entry" as meaning "<600mm if practicable".
I agree but that is not what it says.Indeed, in many situations, it could probably argued (maybe by a Jobsworth) that "as near as practicable to the point of entry" was actually a fair bit less than 600mm from the point of entry!
As in the OP - 'As near as practicable to the point of entry' may be in the bathroom above the point of entry .
(It is not known why this may be the case in this thread - but it could be concrete floors downstairs and upgrading)