Positioning of gas stoves relative to electrical equipment

[Dave A]

If a free standing gas appliance is not subject to the regulations, ...

For the sake of clarity I must point out that's not what I said. The regulations require a certificate of manufacture. It also places duties on various parties...

Here are the latest gazetted guidance notes to the Pressure Equipment Regulations for you to pick over.

If the regulations regarding electrical equipment proximity are based on the proximity of sparks, how can a gas hob be manufactured and given SABS approval when it has an electric oven as part of the appliance with electrical switches within the proximity limits?

My wild* guess is the switches (or the switch area) has an appropriate IP rating.

*Not to be relied on in any way whatsoever.