Location of sockets, switches and consumer units must comply with Part M of the Building Regulations.

Sockets and switches must be positioned between 450mm and 1200mm from finish floor level.

With exception of those which are for maintenance (e.g. extract fan isolation switches) and for wall mounted TVs.

Consumer units must be set between 1350mm and 1450mm from finish floor to the centre of the switches (MCB’s).

Electric cable must be placed within the safe zone.

Cables against masonry should be protected within trunking.

Minimum socket requirements dependent upon the location within the property must be met.

Socket back boxes installed level and equally spaced apart allowing for neat plaster and decoration finish.

All back boxes to be protected using duct tape or similar prior to dry lining activity.

Rooms should be provided with the minimum number of 13A outlets listed in the table.

Cooking spaces must have 30A supply which is suitably switched and terminated.

Cables not protected with metal earthed conduit should be positioned in accordance with the safe zones.

Cables should run vertically or horizontally to the switch or outlet.

Or within the shaded area.

Cables running through the floor void should grouped together and taped to reduce the number holes required the joist webbing.

150mm x 25mm timber pattresses provided for light fittings.

Provide mastic where cable passes through the pattress to prevent air leakage.

Sockets and switches are installed level and flush to the plasterwork

Living rooms must contain TV points and ethernet cables (with the exception of HA).