Geyser too close to DB?

[Dave A]

This geyser is just above the distribution board.



There is also a socket outlet point and light switch point in pretty close proximity.
Common sense suggests it is a problem, but are there specific clauses in SANS 10142-1 that prohibits this situation?

[GCE]

Immediately thought " flip Dave " that's str forward and see the reg says Tap , I thought it said water outlet

Based on 6.6.1.7 c then it could be a bit grey depending on how you interrupt the drain tap/value on the geyser

I would go to the favorite clause 5 which the code asks you to do under 6.6.1.2


6.6.1.2 A distribution board shall comply with the requirements of clause 5.

6.6.1.4 The distribution board shall be suitable for the environmental
conditions in which it operates.




5.3.8 Positioning and accessibility of electrical equipment
Electrical equipment shall be so positioned that
a) it does not impair the functioning or safety of other equipment,
b) it is readily accessible for installation, replacement, operation, testing,
inspection, maintenance, and repair (see 6.6.1.9 and 6.9.4 for the main
switch). All parts of the installation shall be accessible without the need to
enter any adjoining premises (for example, in an apartment building),
NOTE Common areas (such as passages and entrance halls) are not regarded as
adjoining areas.
c) there is easy access to its location,
d) it is not likely to be physically damaged,


5.5.1 Prevention of mutually detrimental influence
An electrical installation shall be so arranged that there is minimal mutually
detrimental influence between it and any other installation (including
non-electrical installations) on the premises.

[Derlyn]

Only got my edition 2 with me at the moment.

Reading 6.6.1.7.c) A distribution board shall not be mounted c) within a radius of 1 m from a water tap or valve ( in the same room), UNLESS the enclosure provides a degree of protection of at least IP44.

I would install a shallow wooden cupboard over the db, as I have done in the past, just to err on the side of safety.

[GCE]

Only got my edition 2 with me at the moment.

Reading 6.6.1.7.c) A distribution board shall not be mounted c) within a radius of 1 m from a water tap or valve ( in the same room), UNLESS the enclosure provides a degree of protection of at least IP44.

I would install a shallow wooden cupboard over the db, as I have done in the past, just to err on the side of safety.

ED3.2 - c) within a radius of 1 m from a water tap (in the same room), unless the
enclosure provides a degree of protection of at least IP44.

They took at valve and I seem to recall previous they had water pipe in the clause