UK Kitchen Regulations ...
There are a number of regulations governing fitting kitchens in the UK.
Some
of these regulations place legal restrictions upon work you can carry
out yourself, namely the regulations covering Gas and Electrical
installations.
1. Electrical Works
As of Jan 2004 all electrical work carried out in your kitchen has to comply
with "Part P", and must be certificated by a competent "Part P" qualified
installer
Check out the ... [ "Part P" Regulations ]
2. Gas Works
For a number of years now work involving any aspect of installing gas
appliances, or work that affects the current gas installation, can only
be completed by a "Gas Safe" registered gas fitter. (this also applies
to changes in ventilation to a kitchen with current gas appliances)
Check
out the ... [ Gas Safe Regulations ] ... (formally C.O.R.G.I.)
3. Cooker Hoods
As a rule of thumb the minimum distance between the underside of your cooker hood, and the highest point of your hob is:
Gas Hob ... 750mm / Electric Hob ... 650mm
(However, check the manufacturers fitting instructions before installing, some of the big range cooker hoods are now stipulating a minimum clearance of 800mm)