Shower and light switch zone locations

[tireetim]

Just trying to settle an argument with a mate :

Can somebody confirm whether you can in theory (not that you would ever do it) locate a shower or light pull cord switch (with insulated cord) directly over a shower providing that the ceiling is above 2.25m above floor level (putting the switch outside of the zones). This would mean the cord dangles directly into zone 1.

Thanks - there are beers at stake here ......

 

[EFLImpudence]

It doesn't matter about the cord but the switch is 'not suitable for the environment'

 

[tireetim]

Thanks. How do you define suitable for the environment? If the switch is outside of the zones. I mean, if it wasn't directly over a shower, how far to the side would it need to be to be suitable for the environment?

 

[EFLImpudence]

That's down to you when designing. Filling with condensation is not ideal for a switch.

 

[tireetim]

OK, that makes sense. Cheers !