height for sockets

[mcfcdwa]

hi there i need to know if there is a regulation height for a double socket in a building re-furb and if there is a max distance to run a 32 amp ring main for them, thanks all

 

[Guest123]

hi there i need to know if there is a regulation height for a double socket in a building re-furb
Depends on how extensive the refurb is.

and if there is a max distance to run a 32 amp ring main for them The rule of thumb for a RFC is is to serve no more than an area of 100M squared.

thanks all

In blue.

 

[cdavies33]

hi there i need to know if there is a regulation height for a double socket in a building re-furb and if there is a max distance to run a 32 amp ring main for them, thanks all

If your carrying out this work and don't know the answers to these questions, this is worrying to me

 

[Octopus]

Maybe a quick read of the BGB or the OSG would help.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

If your carrying out this work and don't know the answers to these questions, this is worrying to me

Yep...agreed....

 

[PC Electrics]

Q2: the RFC should contain no more than 107m of cable (see std ccts in OSG) and serve a max 100m^2 floor area.

 

[PC Electrics]

If your carrying out this work and don't know the answers to these questions, this is worrying to me

I'll buy into that.

 

[cdavies33]

Another thing to add, I learn about the heights of accessories before I even started my apprenticeship. My first employer told me that whilst he was looking over my shoulder during my trail period with him. Arghhhhh!

 

[PC Electrics]

And another thing, it's not a 'ring main' but a 'ring final circuit'.

Anyone know how / where the term 'ring main' originated?

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I despair

 

[clicon357]

Another thing to add, I learn about the heights of accessories before I even started my apprenticeship. My first employer told me that whilst he was looking over my shoulder during my trail period with him. Arghhhhh!

So then, sockets, MINIMUM height, 400mm or 450mm???? Depends on which book you read!

 

[clicon357]

And another thing, it's not a 'ring main' but a 'ring final circuit'.

Anyone know how / where the term 'ring main' originated?

Yes, it originated in the plumbing industry.......................no not really...................could it be cos it forms a "ring"?????

 

[cdavies33]

So then, sockets, MINIMUM height, 400mm or 450mm???? Depends on which book you read!

New builds: Sockets: 450mm to bottom, Switches: 1200mm to top

Existing installation, including rewire to existing properties can be installed at the same heights as the originals providing it in such a way doesn't cause any damage to flex/plug tops...... e.g Socket fitted flat to the floor

 

[Mad Spark]

New builds: Sockets: 450mm to bottom, Switches: 1200mm to top

Existing installation, including rewire to existing properties can be installed at the same heights as the originals providing it in such a way doesn't cause any damage to flex/plug tops...... e.g Socket fitted flat to the floor

I was recently asked to quote on a rewire, the original wiring had sockets at various heights, now the above wouldnt apply surely in this instance, as how could you walk away from a job that you've just rewired, that has sockets in the same room with varrying heights, i mean one at 250mm then one at 400mm den another at 200mm surely in situaions as such we should all be bringing the new sockets to a standard height of 450mm or would that be asking for too much.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I was recently asked to quote on a rewire, the original wiring had sockets at various heights, now the above wouldnt apply surely in this instance, as how could you walk away from a job that you've just rewired, that has sockets in the same room with varrying heights, i mean one at 250mm then one at 400mm den another at 200mm surely in situaions as such we should all be bringing the new sockets to a standard height of 450mm or would that be asking for too much.

Technically doesn't matter, it's like for like

If thats what the client wants (within the price) thats what they get. If they want to pay more (possible extra chasing etc) for it to be a unified height throughout the rooms, they get that

 

[DaveyD]

I was recently asked to quote on a rewire, the original wiring had sockets at various heights, now the above wouldnt apply surely in this instance, as how could you walk away from a job that you've just rewired, that has sockets in the same room with varrying heights, i mean one at 250mm then one at 400mm den another at 200mm surely in situaions as such we should all be bringing the new sockets to a standard height of 450mm or would that be asking for too much.

I see what you mean. Well, you CAN do if you want but you are not required to. We can't dictate. Only as stated no worst that existing and not if plug or flex would damage under use.

 

[DaveyD]

Beat me to it fuzz ... and for once I agree.

 

[Mad Spark]

I disagree with that aspect, firstly not only does it not look too pleasing asthetically but it defys the whole idea of the requirements of access for disabled individuals, so as we are all competant people we surely need to make this a point when doing rewires.

I would agree that if we are only changing, or adding to rfc then we can play with the heights but as its a complete rewire i would think that it would require adjusting accordingly.

 

[DaveyD]

But have you seriously met any customer who says "ooooh, yes; move the sockets up and the switches down please - I think they will look a bit odd but I want to enter the part M spirit of things".

A friend of mine had problems on a RFC, spur off spur etc No FCU's. "But the last electrician moved all our sockets up in the sitting room so we are now legal" I kid you not.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I disagree with that aspect, firstly not only does it not look too pleasing asthetically but it defys the whole idea of the requirements of access for disabled individuals, so as we are all competant people we surely need to make this a point when doing rewires.

I would agree that if we are only changing, or adding to rfc then we can play with the heights but as its a complete rewire i would think that it would require adjusting accordingly.

Doesn't matter read the regs

As for aesthetically pleasing thats the customers problem not yours. Its all in the quote you give them if you allow for bashing/cutting in new sockets/switches/patching up in your quote thats what they get. If you don't they get to existing