cooker points

[mikegas]

hi ive got a lanldord that wants me to provide evidence with regards to the height of cooker points, i know its in british standards, but can anybody tell me what number?

also he seems to think its the responsibility of the tenant to have the cooker point adjusted to suit the mi of the cooker, he said he just has to provide a cooker point at any height, is this correct?

he's not being arsey about it he just wants proof.

 

[villa_tom]

Not sure what BS it is but its the tenants respnsibility to get the cooker point up to spec - a landlord does not have to provide a form of cooking so its up to the tenant. I worked in social housing for 4 years and did lots of chargable cooker work.

 

[REDSAW]

bs. 6172;2010

5-600mm from floor and 50-150mm from right hand side of cabinets i believe, but i could be wrong.lol.

 

[mikegas]

It's 750mm from the floor it's the bs number I need, just to show him

 

[tamz]

From BS 6172
11.2.3 The location of the termination point shall be in accordance with the cooking appliance
manufacturer’s instructions, where this is specified.
COMMENTARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON 11.2.3
The termination point should be permanently attached to a firmly fixed gas installation pipe and positioned
such that the flexible connector hose hangs freely downwards (see Figure 2). The termination point should
be securely fixed to the wall by means of a backplate adaptor or suitable alternative. The termination point
should be securely fixed to the wall immediately behind the appliance at a height of approximately 750 mm
from the floor, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
The termination point should be accessible for disconnection after moving the cooking appliance.

There is no set position to fit a bayonet but sometimes the manu's state it must be fitted within a certain area. If this is the case then that is where it is fitted.
If no guidance is offered in the MI's use a bit common sense.
Generally no higher than 750mm (below the oven/grill vents) and far enough to the right to allow the hose to hang freely and be easily reached for disconnection.

Another point is use the correct type of winged adaptor
ie
or

and not a backplate elbow like this


which are not suitable in most cases.

 

[mikegas]

Cheers Tamz thanks for the info, cant access the pics

 

[tamz]

Didn't work this time either so here is a link

This type should be used, straight or bent
1/2" BSP F x 15mm I.D. end feed wall connector | Plumbing Supplies & Fittings | Gas Supplies

rather then this type
1/2" BSP PF x 15 mm I.D., wall connector, bottom strapped | Plumbing Supplies & Fittings | Gas Supplies
as these will throw the bayonet out too far from the wall so they end up screwed to a side unit

 

[mikegas]

To be honest ive always fitted the the bottom ones, i'll fit the other type from now on, thanks for the help tamz

 

[mikeygas]

I use a street elbow in the side version of the top ones to keep the pipework tight behind the coooker.

 

[stevetheplumber]

you can get them bent as well