extractor fan very close to the shower

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is it normal for a extractor fan to be this close to the shower. It looks too close and in a position where it could be accidentally sprayed with water if someone were to actually use the shower. Is this acceptable or a obvious building code violation

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It depends upon the fan. There are many that are suitably designed for installing in Zone 1 of a bathroom (ie inside a shower cubicle) they are usually rated at IP45 or above. The installation instructions for the fan will tell you. If you don't have them, you can probably find a copy on line. 230V fans should also be protected by an RCD.
 
Its a Vent Axia. Need the model number, probably on a label on the underside.

My, that's a long pull cord!
 
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Its a Vent Axia. Need the model number, probably on a label on the underside.

My, that's a long pull cord!


The label is rather faded however it does claim to be “safety extra low voltage” as for the pull cord It about 3 feet long.

I don’t use that shower anyway as I don’t trust electric showers. I was just wondered if the close proximity of the fan was compliant with building code.
 
The label is rather faded however it does claim to be “safety extra low voltage”

In that case it is a 12v fan (there should be a transformer box, somewhere).
It is designed to be in locations where mains fans are not permitted. Like in a shower!

It’s fine.
 
Yes...
but doesn't that pull switch fall under the following heading for zone 1?
Only switchgear with a maximum 12V AC RMS or 30V DC SELV may be installed
 
"701.512.3 Erection of switchgear, controlgear and accessories according to external
influences

The following requirements do not apply to switches and controls which are incorporated in fixed current-using
equipment suitable for use in that zone or to insulating pull cords of cord operated switches."
 

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