What should the distance be between the floor and the distribution board or main switch?

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Approved Document M of the Building Regulations states that consumer units/fuseboxes should be mounted so that the switches are 1350-1450mm above floor level

Answered by Farrah, Electrical Safety Expert

Approved Document M of the Building Regulations states that consumer units/fuseboxes should be mounted so that the switches are 1350-1450mm above floor level.

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