sabs 10142-1 fundamental requirements

[AndyD]

There's numerous issues with this one. If it was @ 2000mm affl and above a stove then it wouldn't be classed as safely accessible when the stove is being used (it might not even be safely accessible if the stove is not being used). Also as Dave points out it would need to be IP66 rated in a steam/condensation environment. Also there's a better than good chance that the internal temps in the DB would exceed the max ambient temps that the components are rated to. Most MCB's and RCD's are max 50/60C ambient. I would also fail this location. It might be easier and cheaper to relocate the stove than the DB however.

[Sparks]

Thanks, I have failed about 10 (DBs' because of this)this past month & the agents are complaining. Due to cupboards being built in it is not necessarily cheaper to move the cooker point. I do however give the option in my quote so that the client can get a cabinetmaker if they wish.
I just cannot fathom why a stove would be fitted there in the first place.

[murdock]

pg 156...6.6.1.7 b) and pg 155 6.6.1.4 and 6 should asnswer your question