Plumbing near electric sockets

[starkraving]

I've just had a boiler fitted. I've noticed that there is now a 'T' compression joint just two inches above an electric plug socket, into which the boiler is plugged.

Is this safe? It's not leaking, but I presume it may do so sometime in the future, and it will be hidden from view so not immediately obvious.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Puddle]

As far as I am aware, the last I checked, there is no min distance for water pipes to be from electric sockets
Obviously they should not obstruct the use of the socket but these dimensions are built in to the socket itself, so pipe should not cover any part of the socket however it can be fitted next to it and 2'' as you state is quite acceptable, if it was a gas pipe ,it should be 150 mm away from socket
There is no reason the pipe should leak, fittings can support far larger pressures than are found in daily use, I would make sure it is supported correctly, however if hidden from sight probably less chance of being knocked
With it being so close has brought this to your attention however if the pipe was 1m above socket and leaked the consequences could be the same

imho

 

[nysk2008]

I'll be honest electrical regs is not my strong point but I always install (where possible obviously) my pipework below plug sockets that way if leaks, has a build up of condensation and drips etc it will not have an effect on the socket.

 

[starkraving]

Thanks for the replies. Someone suggested covering the socket with a plastic box and sealing it. I may try that just to be on the safe side.

 

[cjg]

personally speaking i would not of installed any water pipe work so close, especially if i had to use compression joints plus i always try to run a fused 3 amp spur direct to the boiler and not use a plug-in socket. but thats just the way i try to do it everybody has their own ways i suppose...

 

[WaterTight]

why does a gas pipe need to be so far away fr.........it's going to be sparks isn't it? sparks and gas. answered my own question i'm sure.

 

[andekoch]

Gas pipes over 22mm need to be 50mm from cables.
These dimensions can be reduced if a non conductive barrier (conduit or sleeve) is between the pipe and cable or accessory. Useful to remember for cases where you just can't get the clearance.