The regulation that states, if socket outlets are not installed in a position that prevents stress/damage to flex and plug of the appliance, then stay at Travel Lodge and avoid staying in Birmingham if reasonably practicable!Which particular regulation ?
I believe that is guidance on the Building Regs, as opposed to the actual Building Regulations.Perhaps you are thinking of the building regulation which states sockets should be 150mm from the worktop.
I believe that is guidance on the Building Regs, as opposed to the actual Building Regulations.Perhaps you are thinking of the building regulation which states sockets should be 150mm from the worktop.
Nonetheless, BS7671 does require that socket outlets are positioned so as not to damage the flex. It does not stipulate what height would be required, but it would be hard to argue that it was sensible to have them so close. So depending on the severity of it I would code it as a non-compliance during periodic inspection and testing.
Depends on the severity. I have not inspected the installation in question so it is not for me to decide.C3 then?
Depends on the severity. I have not inspected the installation in question so it is not for me to decide.C3 then?
Perhaps you are thinking of the building regulation which states sockets should be 150mm from the worktop.
Nonetheless, BS7671 does require that socket outlets are positioned so as not to damage the flex. It does not stipulate what height would be required, but it would be hard to argue that it was sensible to have them so close. So depending on the severity of it I would code it as a non-compliance during periodic inspection and testing.
Perhaps you are thinking of the building regulation which states sockets should be 150mm from the worktop.
Nonetheless, BS7671 does require that socket outlets are positioned so as not to damage the flex. It does not stipulate what height would be required, but it would be hard to argue that it was sensible to have them so close. So depending on the severity of it I would code it as a non-compliance during periodic inspection and testing.
So, would fitting it upside down solve it? Though some wall warts have their leads coming out of the top so perhaps not.
I wonder whether that 'upstand' on which the socket is mounted part of the desk/dressing table/whatever - or was it (and the socket) perhaps there before the bit of furniture appeared? I'm not saying that (if one wants an 'ideal' situation) that would necessarily be an excuse for leaving the socket where it is, but it could be an 'explanation'.General opinion is that it's a poor installation. Common sense would have dictated that they are too near the worktop.
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