Socket Heights in New Extensions

[chloebear]

Hi All,
Do the heights of Sockets & Light Switches in a New Extension to an older property (one room) have to abide by the new regs for heights or can they be at the same height as the existing sockets etc?

 

[Mac]

I usually try and keep the sockets and switches at the same height as the old build.

 

[acat]

You should be ok leaving them at the same height as the main building part M applies to all new dwellings you have an extension to an existing dwelling.


Chris

 

[Doug]

If this project is to be inspected by the local building inspector then I would suggest that it is worth asking him first before fitting the sockets & switches outside of the disabled zones.

 

[Spudnik]

As the chaps have said, there is no requirement to install new sockets in an addition to the new, Pat M, heights.

They can match the existing installation.

 

[joe kane]

use r wrong the regulations state that the sockets have to be 450mm from ground and light switches 120mm to top.If u certify this u could get into trouble because u arnt following regulations.If u rewire a house u have to abide by the regulations at the right heights.Keep yourself right.Approved contractor

 

[Spudnik]

Joe,

All the documents state that existing installations DO NOT have to have additions installed to the new heights.

Part M generally applies to substantially refurbished and new build properties only.

To this day, I have never been pulled up on it.

 

[joe kane]

This doesnt comply with bs7671 part p.

 

[Spudnik]

This doesnt comply with bs7671 part p.

Fair enough, but have you a reg number?

Would be interested to see.

 

[joe kane]

onsite guide figure 10.7.1