Distance of switch to end of wall

[camerart]

Hi,

I have just removed a redundant doorway, in a victorian house. It used to be the rear bedroom, but passing through it, there is now a toilet then a bathroom door instead.

Above the 'gone' door frame, there is a wooden 4 X 4" beam going right across, I can now see through the gaps at the lath ends, that it isn't supporting anything. At the side of the old frame is 1/2 brick piece of jutting out wall that narrowed the opening of the door frame. I don't need the beam or the jutting out wall, but the landing light switch will be 1inch from the gap, is this too small?

Cheers, Camerart.[/img]

 

[Taylortwocities]

Sorry, don't understand. Picture please!

 

[viewer]

Not in itself as it should be safe once the work is complete, but what about architraves, liners etc? Will there still be room? If it seems to look a bit "odd" there are slim switches often used in kitchens, but fine for a normal lighting circuit

 

[camerart]

Sorry, don't understand. Picture please!

I hope you can see a picture, and understand. View media item 59724

 

[camerart]

Not in itself as it should be safe once the work is complete, but what about architraves, liners etc? Will there still be room? If it seems to look a bit "odd" there are slim switches often used in kitchens, but fine for a normal lighting circuit

As long as it complies with the regulations?

All frame, architrave and liners gone, just a smooth wall/corner.

Cheers, Camerart.

 

[viewer]

The regulations would be building regs for removing the beam (if applicable) and any changes to the wiring (none). From an electrical safety point of view, the wire and switch must be in line (a safe zone) so it is clear that there will be a wire there to anybody drilling etc. If a new wire then RCD protection is required. For you it is not (although always a good idea). No problem for your proposal.

 

[camerart]

The regulations would be building regs for removing the beam (if applicable) and any changes to the wiring (none). From an electrical safety point of view, the wire and switch must be in line (a safe zone) so it is clear that there will be a wire there to anybody drilling etc. If a new wire then RCD protection is required. For you it is not (although always a good idea). No problem for your proposal.

Ok, Thanks. this was rewired 3 months ago with RCD at box.

Cheers, Camerart

 

[camerart]

Bit embarrassed this morning!

Went up the loft to check the nonsupporting beam and found it is the wall plate for the roof trusses, where the house changes shape, so better leave it.

I'll move this to building forum.

Thanks all for you help.

Cheers, Camerart