Extra light in bathroom

[jaguar1]

Am i allowed to install an extra light in the bathroom over the sink or do i need part p approval i am an electrician with 29yrs experience ???

 

[Diyisfun]

Suprised you asked.
Im not a sparky, but I would do it.

 

[Chivers7]

it's notifiable work but if you know what your doing I can't see the harm personally

 

[jaguar1]

Is it still the case that if you are in the bath you must not be able to touch the light fitting ?? Thanks.

 

[Diyisfun]

That must go without saying

 

[xAlex]

..you also need the correct IP rating in the correct zone. It's not just touching..it's splashing. http://www.lightahome.co.uk/bathroom-zone-regulations.htm

 

[Steve]

To clarify (without opinions as above), if you want to stick to the law you must notify your local building control before you start the work.

 

[jaguar1]

I have just spoken to Portsmouth city council building control and he said putting another light in a bathroom does not come under the scope of Part P. ????

I am trying to follow the law !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steve]

I have just spoken to Portsmouth city council building control and he said putting another light in a bathroom does not come under the scope of Part P. ????

I am trying to follow the law !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get it in writing. Then follow their advice. Their advice, after all, is what matters, since they are the enforcing authority.