kitchen socket outlets

[thaiball]

hi all sparkys out there i need a little help with my coursework can you please give me any ideas of why special consideration should be taken when designing kitchen socket outlets i thought i covered everything by explaining about the location of units and appliances and sink and also accessability but it came back at me from my lecturer saying there is more but gave me no idea what it is ive looked through on site guide and revision books but nothing ...help

 

[holmslaw]

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[TicklyT]

Consider if 'safe zones' for cabling will be identifiable if the accessories marking them will be concealed behind appliances?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Consider if the switches and sockets are suitable for the location.

Is it wet, is it steamy? Are there switches/sockets etc near a hot fat fryer? etc etc

 

[ColJack]

the answer he's looking for is "heavy loading"..

your average kitchen houses the majority of the larger in size and larger in current demand "portable appliances" in the house..
microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, possibly a single oven etc..

special consideration should be given to the supplies for said appliances such as dedicated radials for the heavier use ones, or a dedicated ring for the kitchen in general.

 

[thaiball]

thanks everyone for your input its a great help