Can I have electric socket in a laundry / utility room

You're correct in that a socket is not permitted in the bathroom (unless it's at least 3 metres from the edge of the bath/shower and RCD protected) but there is no regulation regarding sockets in a utility room. As a rule of thumb, I would recommend that any socket installed is at least 300mm from any sink or drainer and not directly underneath the sink or any pipe work.

Regulation Referred to 512.2.1 BS 7671 BS 7671 does NOT specify a minimum distance between a sink and a socket-outlet. However, Reguation 512.2.1 does require due account to be taken of external influences" They go on to say that sockets, " ideally should be installed 1000mm away from the sink. In many instances this is impractical and where this is the case 300mm is a minimum acceptable distance. Hope that clarifies.

Hi novier15, To answer your question then yes you can have a socket in your utility room it will need to be rcd protected though and as for the distance to the sink it should be a minimum of 300mm to comply with Part P building regulations. As for the bathroom you can have a socket in a bathroom but it must be outside the zones and 3mtrs away.

Yes as your utility room is not a bathroom. As far as the sink goes just make sure whoever does it that the sockets are RCD protected.

If you weren't allowed sockets in your utility room then, What would be the point of having a utility room, its for your utilities. Washing, drying, fridge-freezer and anything else that you don't want in your kitchen its the workhorse of your home.1M AWAY no different from your kitchen sink.