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Fitted Kitchen Regulations ...

There are a few regulations governing fitted kitchens in the UK.

1. Electrical Works.
As of Jan 2004 new electrical work carried out in your kitchen has to comply with "Part P", must be certificated by a "Part P" qualified installer, and then notified to the relevant authority.

Check out the "Part P" Regulations ... here

2. Gas Works.
For a number of years now work involving any aspect of installing gas appliances, or work that affects the current gas installation, can only be completed by a registered "Gas Safe" fitter. (This also applies to changes in ventilation to a kitchen with any current gas appliance - ie when venting out a cooker hood).
Please Note! ... The new "Gas Safety Register" replaces the old C.O.R.G.I. system

Check out the Gas Safe regulations ... here

3. Cooker Hoods.
As a rule of thumb the minimum distance between the underside of your cooker hood, and the highest point of your hob is:

  1. Electric Hob = 650mm
  2. Gas Hob = 750mm


Always check the manufacturers recommended clearance complies with UK regulations ... particulary when placed over a gas hob.

4. Water Regulations.
There are currently no regulations in force - however a set of regulations is being considered - we'll post the outcome when (and if) it happens.