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Topic: Readily Accessable |
OctaneOutlaw
Aug 02 2019 07:56
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 Would you consider an item inside a cupboard to be readily accessable?
I don't believe so but curious of other opinions because I know other people that do
Would you consider the situation different for cupboards that have doors and those that don't?
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DougP
Aug 02 2019 08:28
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If you're talking about a switch for a cooking appliance, the clause also states "visible" and readily accessible.
And the definition of readily accessible includes without "removing obstructions". I don't think having to open a door would class as an obstruction?
For a gas appliance, the means of isolation only needs to be "accessible", so in a cupboard is fine.
So it depends which clause you're referring to.
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AlecK
Aug 02 2019 09:59
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I regard the cupboard door as an obstruction, and the cupboards contents typically further obstructions.
Also as DougP says a hob switch wouldn't be visible with door closed.
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OctaneOutlaw
Aug 02 2019 12:47
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No in particular clause, literally just talking in general but what got me thinking about was the fact that the exception to a socket outlet needing a switch if it is no greater than 10A, not "readily accessable" for other purposes and for a fixed or stationary appliances or luminaries
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mowgli
Aug 04 2019 07:29
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I don't think a large cupboard without doors is much different to mounting on a splash back. In a small cupboard, as AlecK says, the opportunity for contents to be in the way is high.
Regardless, its a defined term. So look to the good book for guidance rather than old mate.
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