Where sockets are concealed, such as to the rear of white goods in a kitchen, separate switching should be provided in an accessible position, to allow appliances to be isolated

But that doesn't ask for individual switching - an MCB or main switch (which is separate from the socket and appliance, and presumably is accessible) would seem to satisfy that requirement.

   - Andy.

Where sockets are concealed, such as to the rear of white goods in a kitchen, separate switching should be provided in an accessible position, to allow appliances to be isolated

But that doesn't ask for individual switching - an MCB or main switch (which is separate from the socket and appliance, and presumably is accessible) would seem to satisfy that requirement.

   - Andy.

AJJewsbury said:

But that doesn't ask for individual switching - an MCB or main switch (which is separate from the socket and appliance, and presumably is accessible) would seem to satisfy that requirement.

I don't disagree.

People's interpretation is what's important here (and I believe being discussed).

Hi Andy

If you were to use the MCB/Main Switch/RCBO/AFDD that would probabaly isolate more than one appliance in the kitchen at the same time.  So to service the washing machine/dishwasher or if you need to replace you would end up with no power to other appliances like a fridge/freezer. 

Indeed - similar to having to switch off an entire lighting circuit to replace a lamp. Not ideal perhaps, but in a cost-vs-benefit conscious world, not an unknown, or necessarily unsatisfactory, situation.

    - Andy.

Valid point in an average sized 3 bedroom dwelling

Same if you had to replace a socket; or change a lamp fitting. If the job is short such as replacing a lamp in a fridge, all well and good. If it is a bigger job, you are probably going to have to pull the appliance out in any case.