What do the regs say about putting cooker switches in cupboards? Is it allowed!? If so, do they have to be accessible without standing on anything? The reason I ask, is, there isn't anywhere else to put it!
The same question for a fused spur feeding the fridge (Fed from a dedicated non RCD radial), can this also be in a cupboard up high?
Sparks...
The "regulations" are not that specific but the official advice is that it is not allowed. Such switches are meant to be readily accessible.
Yes, and be within 2m of the controlled appliance (all appliances, if the switch controls more than one) without having to lean or reach over a hob to get to the switch.
A free-standing fridge doesn't need a separate isolator provided that the socket or FCU that feeds it is accessible when the appliance is pulled out. Built-in appliances should have an accessible switch or switched FCU.
Wiring accessories should be mounted on the building fabric and not on kitchen furniture.
The IEE Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations is the best source of information on good practice for this sort of thing.
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