Bathroom additional lights

[EddieB]

Boys
I'm adding a couple of extra lights in a bathroom, do I need to install a rcd to cover them, being classed as a special location.

 

[telectrix]

yes.....

 

[cagedanimal2010]

yes you do

 

[needasparks]

Just a twist on it. if the cables are run in void above ceiling and lights are recessed LV and switch outside bathroom does it still need rcd ?

 

[cagedanimal2010]

Just a twist on it. if the cables are run in void above ceiling and lights are recessed LV and switch outside bathroom does it still need rcd ?

701.411.3.3-circuits containing a bath or shower.

 

[needasparks]

But they are not in the room.

 

[cagedanimal2010]

light fittings not in the room??

 

[telectrix]

the elv lights are, and they are part of the circuit, even if they're separated by trannies.

 

[needasparks]

No, they would be in void outside the bathroom,no.

 

[cagedanimal2010]

No, they would be in void outside the bathroom,no.

so you cant change the lamps from inside the bathroom??

 

[needasparks]

Not saying i would not put rcd in, just more the circuit is outside. normally the switch is in there and there is a shaver point but just thinking into the wording really. gonna look in the lighting book now for lights you can glue the fronts on