Consumer Unit - First Floor Location?

[Duncan62]

Hello, 

Can a consumer unit be installed on the first floor in a new build? 

 

Maybe an easy answer for someone with knowledge?

 

Part M dictates accessibility of the unit i.e. height off the floor, but doesn't actually dictate ground floor?

 

I know a plasterboard tent I used to rent had the CU under the stairs. Technically it was at the correct height - but was basically inaccessible even to me, no chance if you struggled with mobility.

 

Thanks

[Kelvin]

The general principles are that new dwellings should be designed to allow people with restricted reach etc to be able to access and operate the facilities in the house. While the regs don’t specifically say you can’t as far as understand it, it would seem to not meet the general requirements of accessibility if it was on a first floor. Why isn’t there a location on the ground floor? 

[Duncan62]

Thank you.

 

There is a spot on the ground level in the boot room, so not a problem.

 

Was just wanting to locate the CU with the solar Inverter and velbus relay box on the first floor. Keep it all together. 

 

Common sense would say ground floor, I agree!