Distance of electrical supply from wet areas

[iwonbigbro]

Is there a minimum distance any electrical supply must be from a wet area?

For a more precise description, we currently have a downstairs loo that has a small sink and toilet. Currently it has an electric heater opposite the sink. We will be removing the toilet and the heater, replacing the toilet with a unit and overhead cupboards with space for a washing machine. We will obviously need water supply for the washing machine along with electrical supply. Our electrician will be taking care of this, but I wonder if it will still be compliant if we retain the sink as well?

 

[wingcoax]

Your electrician will know what he is doing as far as safety and the regs are concerned.(I HOPE)

 

[Taylortwocities]

The electrical items must be suitable for the environment (eg risk of splashes of water).
From your description, this room does not contain a bath or shower so it is not a special location and you can put a socket wherever you like.

 

[SteNova]

The electrical items must be suitable for the environment (eg risk of splashes of water).
From your description, this room does not contain a bath or shower so it is not a special location and you can put a socket wherever you like.

ahh that explains what i saw in work a few weeks ago, room with a wall mounted sink, and a double socket just to the right and below it, right where the water would run down if you splashed a load up the wall to one side, was a brand new build too lol

 

[ericmark]

The electrical items must be suitable for the environment (eg risk of splashes of water).
From your description, this room does not contain a bath or shower so it is not a special location and you can put a socket wherever you like.

ahh that explains what i saw in work a few weeks ago, room with a wall mounted sink, and a double socket just to the right and below it, right where the water would run down if you splashed a load up the wall to one side, was a brand new build too lol

I have socket under my sink. It is feed from a IP65 switch and used to power waste disposal unit. Nothing wrong with that. However new build the sockets often are fitted before building is completed and one must assume the plumbers will use sealant on the sink.
I have many times seen outlets which one looks at an asks ones self what the electrician was doing fitting an outlet there.
But on closer look you realise if the other trades had done there job there would not have been a problem.