advice for a newbie - Heat Mat (underfloor) in a mobile home

[The General]

I've been asked to go out and look at a job - wiring in a Heat Mat to go under some tiles (bathroom I think, but not been out to visit yet.)

Firstly, I've never done one of these before, so any pearls of wisdom would be greatfully received.
Secondly, I'm assuming that a 'Park Home' (static caravan) will come under the Special Locations section - or is that just 'mobile' caravans?

Obviously I'll need to read the instructions that come with the mat/control unit, but I'm guessing that it'll need a (switched)FCU to feed it. Is it likely to need heatproof cable like you'd fit on a storage heater, or will standard PVC cable be okay?
Also, if it is in the bathroom, would it be better to have the switch & control unit situated outside the bathroom as I'd imagine that it'll be a pretty small room, so might struggle with zones!?

I always say that "You don't know what you don't know..." so apologies if I'm asking daft/obvious questions, but I figured it was best to arm myself with all the information before I go out!

Many thanks in advance for any advice/guidance.

 

[malcolmsanford]

Well a "Park Home" that is static certainly does not come under classification of either a "Caravan" or a "Mobile Unit" in the BS 7671-2008 definition section, and as always been a source of discussion on many a dull night.

Not sure what other bodies of authority feel

 

[sedgy34]

I've been asked to go out and look at a job - wiring in a Heat Mat to go under some tiles (bathroom I think, but not been out to visit yet.)

Firstly, I've never done one of these before, so any pearls of wisdom would be greatfully received.
Secondly, I'm assuming that a 'Park Home' (static caravan) will come under the Special Locations section - or is that just 'mobile' caravans?

Obviously I'll need to read the instructions that come with the mat/control unit, but I'm guessing that it'll need a (switched)FCU to feed it. Is it likely to need heatproof cable like you'd fit on a storage heater, or will standard PVC cable be okay?
Also, if it is in the bathroom, would it be better to have the switch & control unit situated outside the bathroom as I'd imagine that it'll be a pretty small room, so might struggle with zones!?

I always say that "You don't know what you don't know..." so apologies if I'm asking daft/obvious questions, but I figured it was best to arm myself with all the information before I go out!

Many thanks in advance for any advice/guidance.

peice of cake!! measure room M2 buy heat mat to suit size roll it out (peel off paper) stick it down wires back to heat stat on wall wire from that to supply (rcd spur) TEST IT your done get paid