Proximity of Electric socket

[turbine]

Is there any ruling on the proximity of an electric socket under a kitchen unit next to water pipes,

 

[Qedelec]

None other than common sense.
You should consider sighting an outlet in a safer place or blanking it off.
Regulations with regard to sinks require 300mm clearance from the lip of the sink.
So what do you think!

 

[turbine]

Thankyou for your swift reply, the socket is well clear from the lip of the sink it is underneath the sink unit and next to the H&C pipes for the sink I was just thinking that if a pipe burst I could have a problem, cheers

 

[Qedelec]

I understand your concern but there is as much chance of a burst pipe as of the house falling down so there should be nothing to concern you.

 

[turbine]

Cheers folks for your helpful replies.

 

[securespark]

Building Regs recommend fixing accessories to the fabric of the building, not the furniture, but many pooh-pooh that, arguing that fixed kitchen furniturte is part of the fabric of the building.