Published: 24 April 2014
Category: Q&A
Alastair asks this question, which concerns whether a cooker switch can be fitted inside a cupboard in a house – or not. It has been answered by SELECT (Theme – Regulations and Legislation):
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Question: I’ve just wiring a new kitchen in an extension to a house, and the customer has requested that the 45A cooker switch be installed in the back of a cupboard, instead of on the wall.
I would not normally do this as - in my opinion - it should be on the wall and accessible, and not tucked away behind loads of stuff in a cupboard.
Is there any specific regulation to back me up?
Answer: It is acceptable to mount a cooker switch in a cupboard, provided that the switch is readily accessible.
This is one of a number of questions on BS 7671:2008 answered by a forum of technical representatives from a number of trade bodies, including SELECT.
These can be accessed via Electrical Safety First at: www.esc.org.uk
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