Dishwasher & washing machine switched FCU

[BarryL]

I am about to fit an integral dishwasher and integral washing machine in the kitchen. The sockets will be below work surfaces. One switched FCU is planned for where a double socket is already fitted - this is within reaching distance from the sink! (I've no idea why the socket is there - it is on the ring main and is going).
Is there a specified minimum distance between a switched FCU and sink? There isn't anywhere else to put it unless it goes on another wall.

 

[JohnD]

it must be where it is unlikely to be splashed

the min distance recommended (sideways) from metal sink or drainer is only 300mm - many people prefer a bigger distance

if you are spurring down to a 13A socket that will have a fused plug in it, a 20A switch is better than an FCU (the ideal number of fuses per appliance is one). Or you couylsd use an FCU and a flex outlet but this will puzzle people when they want to remove the appliance and find no plug.

you shouldn't run two large appliabces from one socket, even a double.

new outlets in a kitchen is notifiable work.

 

[Taylortwocities]

There's no actual reg on it, strangely.

The Electrician's Guide to Building Regulations suggests a minimum of 30cm though.

PS I guess you are aware of the regulations re electrical work in kitchens?
See here for all the gory details //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part_p:diy_electrical_work_and_the_law

 

[BarryL]

Thanks for the replies. I will opt for the 20amp switches to fused sockets - one fuse only makes sense. There will be a double socket but it is for an extractor hood and gas ignition only. Washer & Dishwasher will have there own sockets. The switches will be 600 - 700mm distant sideways. Still close in real terms.
I am aware of the Part P requirements.