Security Lights - attach to plug or switch

[too old to learn]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if it is satisfactory to drill a hole through a window frame or wall and attach a security light to a plug and use a normal soket on the wall. (very easily done)
Or do you have to run the security lights directly from a seperate switch on the wall from a FCU? (quite difficult)
any Comments will be appreiated
Thanks

 

[Steve]

Either, but a switch looks neater.

 

[too old to learn]

thanks steve,
main point been though you could get charged 50 quid for fitting with a plug on the end or 150+ quid for fitting to light switch

I wasnt sure if there was a rule against fitting to a plug, does it have to be RCD protected or since the lights are high on the wall it doesnt matter?

I understand downstairs sockets have to be on RCD but upstairs dont, hence the question

Many Thanks

 

[Steve]

No RCD is required for outdoor lighting.

RCD requirement is currently only for socket outlets that could be used to provide power to portable outdoor appliances.