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Hi, is there any Regulation for old properties in regard to the Height of a socket? Seem a bit confused not sure I've heard of any of this on 2365.
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I am about to rewire my daughters house a 1900 forecourted terrace is the any height requirements for the mounting height for sockets in there
See reg 553.1.6
Part M is irrelevant on a rewire unless substantial changes have altered the original intention of the build.Where possible, any new work should be in accordance with part M.
So replace sockets in the same place, but in the new kitchen, place in accordance with part M unless that socket/switch etc is in the same place as existing
Where possible, any new work should be in accordance with part M.
So replace sockets in the same place, but in the new kitchen, place in accordance with part M unless that socket/switch etc is in the same place as existing
There is no such requirement on a rewire unless it is part of a substantial development overseen by building control. And even then discretion and customer requests can have a say, just as in new builds.Building regs say that sockets and switches in new and rewired houses should be accesable to people in a wheelchair.
Min 400 to the bottom of a socket
Max 1200 to the top of a light switch
2365 hasn't even mentioned this
and searching caused some conflicting results.
ok so in most cases using judgment Skirting board is a bit low and flex could be damaged.
seems perfectly clear to me.
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