Bathroom light

[Jimmyb]

Hello went to replace a light today and got there to find landlord had got me a normal pendent to replace the one that was already there instead of an ip44 rated fitting, he claims since it was install to 16th edition and there is only a bath and sink in there the ip44 rated light isn't required which I told him was wrong. anyway now im home been looking tho reg book so I can quote number to him and started to think since 17th edtion all lighting in zones needs rcd protect, surely we don't need to upgrade this when we change a light do we (If its not like for) I can make my mind up.

 

[Silly Sausage]

You're right about the need for IPX4 in old zones 1 & 2, 601-06-01 ii, Blue 16th 2001.
If just replacing like for likeness, I'd also say no circuit upgrade.

 

[nickblake]

if your changing to a pendant then its not like for like so would require RCD protection , to me its another land lord wanting the cheap option insist on RCD protection and put back an IP44 fitting , also if it has a shower this should have supplementary bonding to the light

 

[Farmelectrics]

I'd just incist in an ip rated fitting

 

[MDJ]

I have never met a spark who would install a pendant light over a bath yet.

 

[Badged01]

I have never met a spark who would install a pendant light over a bath yet.

Let me introduce you to Rodney .......

 

[Geordie Spark]

I have never met a spark who would install a pendant light over a bath yet.

Ahem .... (cough cough) .... it made it easier for ex-wife to change the bulb being that bit taller when standing in the bath

 

[tidyboiler]

Ahem .... (cough cough) .... it made it easier for ex-wife to change the bulb being that bit taller when standing in the bath

She's not so good at catching the electric fire though is she? :ack2: