sockets and light switches Heights from finished floor

[riosax]

Just trying to confirm on a new extension of a domestic property what is the minimum and maximum heights for light switches and sockets to conform to the 17 th edition of the regulations ??

 

[Geoffsd]

New heights do not apply to extensions.

 

[brucelee]

new heights apply to new extensions 1200mm top of accessories or 450mm bottom of accessories

rewires cant be no worse than they were before rewire

 

[JUD]

new heights apply to new extensions 1200mm top of accessories or 450mm bottom of accessories

rewires cant be no worse than they were before rewire

Don't apply to extensions...

@riosax -- Switch and socket heights are nothing to do with the 17th Edition Regs, they are a building regulation (Approved Document M)

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADM_2004.pdf

 

[tanglewood]

Agree with JUD socket and switch heights apply to complete new builds, not extensions

 

[brucelee]

Don't apply to extensions...

@riosax -- Switch and socket heights are nothing to do with the 17th Edition Regs, they are a building regulation (Approved Document M)

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADM_2004.pdf

cheers mate i had NEW on the brain lol thanks for pointing out my mistake

 

[riosax]

Thanks Guys, just needed clarification as architect drawings and notes from planning requested all work re the extension to be to BS7691 17th edition and re-wire of existing property to be no worse than before as stated above but client insisting 1300 for the bottom of light switches so it should be cool,

thanks
Alan