socket distance from windows

[electtt]

sorry i know i should know this but what is the minimum distance you can place a socket from a window or door on job at moment dont have regs with me thanks any quick replys would be greatly appreciated.

 

[High Tower]

Not got my BRB either but as far as i remember there is no minimum distance from a window.

 

[electtt]

you sure tought there was in case af fault due to window frame carrying current? only so nervouse cos this job needs to be reci certed in ire

 

[Knobhead]

If you take the question one step further on why do they make architrave switches?

 

[High Tower]

yeah im 90% sure

 

[electtt]

true im pulling cable at mo hope i dont have egg on my face at end thanks for help its just as i mentioned im in ireland at the oment and there regs are allot more strick than in eng

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi electtt, There is no minimum distance specified in the Wiring Regulations, OSG or EGBR. However, the female of the species generally like their curtains to overlap the window reveal by at least 50mm each side, so I think 100mm to be the practical working minimum to allow for additional curtain pull-cords and/or tie-backs if required.

 

[telectrix]

no matter where you fit the sockets, a woman will manage to nail the tie backs exactly into the cable.