Installing sink in vicinity of plug sockets??? Help!

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Hi guys,
I've been asked to fit a stainless inset sink in a works kitchen but having pulled all their equipement out and removed some shelving there are three double mains sockets all of which are live, 15mm above work surface. They want the existing sink moving directly next to plug sockets. The room is small approx 3x2.5m so there is not much scope as to where to put it. The sink needs to move as the sterilisation equipment needs to be in sequence. Could the sockets be blanked off? What distances do plugs usually have to be from sink/taps?(vertical/horizontal). What regulations apply to it? Any help appreciated, am doing the job this weekend!! :confused:
 
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Worth putting this on the electric forum.

My understanding is that any socket or electric switch should be a minimum of 300mm from any sink (including the draining board as this is a wet area) or cooker.

Don't know about blanking off - electrician will advise
 
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Thanks for advice. Would it be possbile to fix blanking plates to these sockets and still keep the sink in the same place? Cheers
 

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