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Sockets near end panels

RustyH

Afternoon,

Just wondering, whilst there are provisions for sockets and switch locations from corners of rooms, I've never seen any for proximity to kitchen end panels (such as ends panels of built in fridge freezers, etc)

I assume as these are not fixed construction as such, there is no Reg for distance between a socket and end panel?

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    well it's not great , but nor does it sound like it is  a shock or fire risk. There must be loads of sockets that are obscured by wardrobes, double beds etc that do not move much more frequently than the  rate of kitchen refits in other households. I do not think it breaks any regs as such, apart from the 'good practice' sort of stuff, unless  there is some other factor, like it being wet or damaged.
    It may be worth a note, so that folk realise you did spot it, but on its own no urgent action required . 
    ~Mike.

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    well it's not great , but nor does it sound like it is  a shock or fire risk. There must be loads of sockets that are obscured by wardrobes, double beds etc that do not move much more frequently than the  rate of kitchen refits in other households. I do not think it breaks any regs as such, apart from the 'good practice' sort of stuff, unless  there is some other factor, like it being wet or damaged.
    It may be worth a note, so that folk realise you did spot it, but on its own no urgent action required . 
    ~Mike.

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