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IEE Electricians guide to Building Regs (green book) Page 61 state:

" To prevent damage to the plug top and flexible cable on insertion and withdrawal the centre of a socket
oulet should be a minimum of 150mm above the work surface"

Hope this helps
 
IEE Electricians guide to Building Regs (green book) Page 61 state:

" To prevent damage to the plug top and flexible cable on insertion and withdrawal the centre of a socket
oulet should be a minimum of 150mm above the work surface"

Hope this helps

That's what it says.
But I say again, I think 150mm is a bit over the top.

My opinion.
 

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