bathroom downlighters

[dojones]

I am fitting down lighters in bathroom 2.35 x 2.30 how many do you think I will need also how far apart do I position them Many Thanks

 

[riveralt]

You would be better off discussing that matter with you local bulding control officer (BCO) - this work would come under Part P of the building regulations.

You are allowed to do the work yourself but must pay the fee to have BCO come and check and test your work and issue the appropriate certificate.

Alternatively and probably cheaper if you employ and an electrician who is a member of a competent persons scheme.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I am fitting down lighters in bathroom

That's where you're going wrong.

Downlighters are not designed to light rooms - in fact they are specifically designed to not light them.

So you'll need lots, which is ridiculous.

You'll have problems complying with Part L, and as it's a bathroom you may have Part C issues.

 

[wingcoax]

BAS, you will be getting a new name at this rate, B A D (ban all downlighters)

 

[ban-all-sheds]

 

[Cremeegg]

When you consult BCO you might like to think where your appliances are; how you want them lit; what type of lamp you will have in your downlights; what wattage lamp you will have. The BCo may have an answer. If you can tell you local electrician what you want then he/she will know the answer. It's between one and ten.