Electric cooker switch

Question

Hi, is there a minimum distance the switch should be sited from a freestanding electric cooker? My switch would appear to be in the hot zone above and to the side of where the cooker goes.

Andrei · Accepted Answer

The minimum distance should be 30cm from the  side of the cooker.

Scott · Answer

There is no required minimum within bs7671, although 300mm is generally accepted practice when installing from new but if existing and just changing the cooker there is no requirement to move the switch

Edward · Answer

Hi 
A Minimum of 150mm away from the cooker at the  side

Paul James · Answer

The switch should be mounted at least 300 mm
Away from the appliance as to be switched off for safe isolation and maintenance

Nathan · Answer

Question
"Hi, is there a minimum distance the switch should be sited from a freestanding electric cooker? - 300mm

Adam · Answer

Depending which guide you read relating to cooker connection units near hobs and ovens, the distances range from 100mm to 300mm. As the recommended minimum distance for sockets near sinks is 300mm we would prefer to go by the 300mm rule based on the same factors as mentioned in the sockets and sinks guidance..

Aron · Answer

100mm measured horizontally from a free standing cooker

Andy · Answer

The minimum distance should be 300mm either side of cooker.

Chris · Answer

Should be within idealy one meter the closer the better but not within the width of the Cooker, and always readily accesible. Idealy 200mm minimum away from the edge of the cooker.

Gary · Answer

Can't believe there are so many different answers to this question, I think it used to be 100mm, was then increased to 150mm, it certainly is not 300m

Electric cooker switch

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