Pull switches by shower cubical

[AndyPRK]

Hi.
Are there any regulations on where I can fit a fan isolator pull cord sw (click) by a shower cubical.

I want to put one just outside the cubical, round the corner slightly, so it can be reached

 

[EFLImpudence]

The bit that screws to the ceiling is subject to the normal zone rules.

Did you mean Isolator or just a switch?

 

[AndyPRK]

3 pole isolator

 

[AndyPRK]

So 60cm from the cubical is Zone 2.

What can and can't I put in zone 2 ? I guess the answer is nothing!


humm this pic shows a switch in zone 2

https://www.lightfixation.co.uk/n/n7/knowing-bathroom-lighting-standards


Light switches
Cord-operated switches are permitted in zones 1 and 2 of your bathroom. While it’s recommended that you install these to combat the occurring humidity and condensation,

 

[davelx]

humm this pic shows a switch in zone 2

https://www.lightfixation.co.uk/n/n7/knowing-bathroom-lighting-standards

No it doesn't - the body of the switch is outside the zones. - more than 2.25m above the floor.

 

[AndyPRK]

My ceiling is slightly taller than that.

Like the house was designed at that height.

 

[EFLImpudence]

So 60cm from the cubical is Zone 2.

60cm. from the end of the cubicle.

What can and can't I put in zone 2 ? I guess the answer is nothing!

As long as they are suitable, just about anything except a switch.

Do you have an electric shower? If so, where is it?

Light switches
Cord-operated switches are permitted in zones 1 and 2 of your bathroom. While it’s recommended that you install these to combat the occurring humidity and condensation,

How do they do that?

 

[AndyPRK]

No electric shower.
Normal shower in the shower cubical

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ok, but where would it be if you had one?

 

[AndyPRK]

I have a shower cubical. It has 3 walls.
The mixer shower is at the back.
It has a door at the front (but not full height)

I want to put the pull switch just outside the cubical, just round the corner

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ok. If it is higher than 2.25m, then you may.

If less than 2.25m. then it must be 600mm. from the door end of the shower wall.

 

[EFLImpudence]

 

[AndyPRK]

Yeap higher than 2.25m