New build, socket in cupboard under sink

[gsf600y]

Is this even allowed?
Under sink is a socket. Here's the back of it.

Is a socket in sink unit allowed?
If so, is that wiring legit?
Doesn't looked fixed very well either.

 

[winston1]

Of course it is allowed. Where else would you plug in your waste disposal unit?

 

[flameport]

Sockets under a sink are allowed.

The wiring is poor - the grey outer covering should enter the box without any of the inner cores visible.

 

[gsf600y]

Hmmm...surprising. I just thought sinks...leaks...plug sockets...not a good mix.

 

[gsf600y]

The wiring is poor - the grey outer covering should enter the box without any of the inner cores visible.

It is "should" or "must", according to the regulations I wonder though?
I wouldn't do that myself, as a complete novice with electrics. I would not expect to enter a brand new build house and find that - are they allowed to do that?

 

[DaveHerns]

It's not pretty. Put it on the snagging list.

 

[crystal ball]

Depends where it is sited, I have had to change more than one socket which has been dripped on by a leaky waste pipe

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It is "should" or "must", according to the regulations I wonder though?

Must.

I would not expect to enter a brand new build house and find that - are they allowed to do that?

Basically, yes.

The way they have done it re the sheath is unacceptable, as is screwing the socket to a sheet of hardboard and not having any cable restraints - there are multiple contraventions here, but the basic idea of having a socket there is not one of them.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Depends where it is sited, I have had to change more than one socket which has been dripped on by a leaky waste pipe

Yes, but that's a plumber's fault, not the electrician's.

 

[John D v2.0]

Had to be suitable for the environment it's installed so I'd say it should be positioned where a direct leak is unlikely. Plus the obvious one about the sheath.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Had to be suitable for the environment it's installed so I'd say it should be positioned where a direct leak is unlikely.

I'd say it was.

 

[crystal ball]

Yes, but that's a plumber's fault, not the electrician's.

Wear and tear I would think, but I would always fit sockets in the area least affected by leaks

 

[Taylortwocities]

Under a sink is fine.
If you are concerned about the “suppose there’s a leak” thing, then you would never fit a ceiling pendant light.

 

[crystal ball]

Yes but why tempt fate if you can avoid fitting a socket under a waste pipe coupling

 

[securespark]

Under a sink is fine.
If you are concerned about the “suppose there’s a leak” thing, then you would never fit a ceiling pendant light.

Hmm. Better remove the pendant I have under my sink.