Positioning a consumer unit

[down2earth]

Hi all,

Quick question, I will be putting a small consumer unit in a garage which has accommodation upstairs, I was going to put the CU in an eaves cupboard so it is accessible but not in the main room, however, does it have to conform to the regs regarding heights of switches (450 - 1200mm)? Bearing in mind the accommodation is up some steep outside stairs so wheelchair access will not be possible.

Thanks for any help

D2E

 

[i=p/u]

lash it in... where yo thin will suit best

 

[Deleted member 9648]

If it's a new build...yes it will need to conform with building regs....otherwise no,but use common sense with positioning.....a common mistake with a garage is no allowing for up and over doors when positioning a CU


(Didnt get yer legover this morning i=p/u ?.....:laugh3

 

[i=p/u]

nope only rise to challenge when there is fiull moon or an electrical storm or at night