Is An Isolator In A Shower/bath Area Acceptable
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How high is the ceiling?
Would depend if the switch (not pull cord) is outside the zones? if it is? Although not really an ideal position, it could be acceptable in accordance to BS7671.
But I would personally consider that there is a higher chance of moisture ingress, through condensation than there would be if located outside the shower area, so I would consider flagging up under external influence.
But I would personally consider that there is a higher chance of moisture ingress, through condensation than there would be if located outside the shower area, so I would consider flagging up under external influence.
Would you switch an electrical appliance on or off with your feet in water no matter how much you trusted an RCD? This seems a stupid place for an isolator!
Next room or as far away from the Zones as practicable.
Next room or as far away from the Zones as practicable.
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going back to site tomorrow to double check ceiling height and carry out remedial work. The shower head is within 6 inches of isolator. Even if switch was above 2.25m and shower head fitted at ceiling level it would still comply according to two Scheme providers. I am making sure I am not going to get blamed when the proverbial hits the fan should something go wrong. I have read and re-read all the relevant regs on this and there are too many grey areas and conflicts. The Regs are and always have been too vague on some things. It seems also that they are dumbing them down too much. Where will it end.
going back tomorrow to double check measurements. Forgot to take a reading when first on site as I thought this would be straight forward common sense and would be given permission to go ahead with moving it. Can't believe this was not picked up on the original EICR (not done by me I must add)
my sentiments exactly!
I agree.
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I don't like the fact that the string of the pull switch can become wet throughout its length with no real effort, and maybe even wick water up into the switch.
Don't like it.
Don't like it.
What do you think the risks are?
Assuming the switch is over 2.25m above finished floor level to the bottom of the switch (excluding the pull cord), then it is permitted by BS7671.
You can NOT put things on an EICR which comply with BS7671, just because you don't like them.
To be honest, the risks are probably lower than having an electric shower within the shower enclosure, and no body bats an eyelid at that....
You can NOT put things on an EICR which comply with BS7671, just because you don't like them.
To be honest, the risks are probably lower than having an electric shower within the shower enclosure, and no body bats an eyelid at that....
Not as far as the regs are concerned.
Strangely, no - as far as the regs are concerned (don't ask me!). The only thing which makes a difference to the zones is if a shower head is more than 2.25m above floor level.
Kind Regards, John
Would be interested to see the entry hole of the cable.
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