Regs and kitchen electrics

[Handyman]

Assuming the definition of "kitchen electrics" to include:
- fused spur for under-unit lighting
- ring sockets for dish washer, washing machine, fridge, kettle, etc.
- separate 30A circuit for cooker/hob
Then current IEE regulations do not require these circuits to be retrospectively fitted with RCD protection in the event that a kitchen be modernised in an older property with a fused (i.e. non-mcb protected) consumer unit.

True or false?

If false, please quote IEE regulation which requires RCDs to protect these circuits.

 

[andy]

yes they ring should have a RCD. any socket where an extension could be plugged in and taken outside should have a RCD

 

[Handyman]

But if kitchen is 2 stories up......? No chance of external plugging in, therefore not applicable. Correct?

 

[andy]

Correct?

yes

 

[comms]

If the incomming supply is TT type then the whole installation should be protected by RCD.
REG 413-02-19
If not a TT system then I can't find a reg that states the kitchen circuits are to be rcd protected.

 

[plugwash]

well it says all sockets that can feasiblly supply equipment outside the equipotential zone should be on a 30ma rcd in any installatino type

this is often interpreted to mean all downstairs sockets but there is some disagreement over this

and kitchens are usually downstairs

 

[kai]

My Kitchen is on the Top floor of a Four Storey block of flats - hence the No Need for an RCD as per regulations - but it doesn't stop one being provided!