Bathroom zones with a ceiling shower head

[Geoffsd]

Some fixed current-using equipment including ventilation and luminaires is allowed in zone 1 but must be IPX4, IPX5 if exposed to water jets.
No restriction in zone 2 but must be suitable for the environment - see manufacturers' instructions.

This work will still be notifiable after the changes.

 

[Geoffsd]

The new definitions of special locations for building control purposes are being trimmed back. In bathrooms only work in a defined zone needs to be be notified -

That's not a change - same as now.

 

[Guest55]

All circuits in the house on RCDs. This work will be done after 6th April so answer could impact of whether it is notifiable as well.

bathroom work will remain notifiable in the part p update , kitchen electricals may not be.
;-))

 

[Octopus]

DIYer alert - I'm out.

 

[IanHug]

Am I reading it wrong then?

I'm reading notifiable as:
- Installation of a new circuit
- replacement CU
- Work in a special location - redefined as effectively bathroom Zone 1
- Swimming pools

So no kitchens, outside sockets or bathrooms in Zone 2 & outside

 

[Steve_P]

bathroom work will remain notifiable in the part p update , kitchen electricals may not be.
;-))

Thank everything sensible for that.

 

[Octopus]

Well, for what its worth I'm VERY interested to see what the schemes say/define these changes as .......so over to them and lets hope they get their fingers out well before the 6th April '13

 

[Steve_P]

Why are we even chewing the cud here? IP999 to prevent morons frying themselves whilst furkeling about in a paddle shower stuck to the ceiling with blue tak and a bit of good luck. Regardless of what the literature in the big orange shed says, that shower has the potential of directly spraying water on anything in or on the ceiling so yes, your common sense probably is lacking and in this case the regulations have nothing to do with common sense, they're actually very clear, you only need one tall geezer using it to steady himself after a skinfull whilst cleaning his bits and the jets hit the lights. Work the rest out from the regs or get an electrician in. I'm also out.

 

[IanHug]

So do you think the schemes will make all the registered competent persons registered third-party certifiers? Or are non Part P competent person installers going to find there aren't any third-party certifiers about?

 

[Octopus]

So do you think the schemes will make all the registered competent persons registered third-party certifiers? Or are non Part P competent person installers going to find there aren't any third-party certifiers about?

What do you think??

 

[Guest55]

Am I reading it wrong then?

I'm reading notifiable as:
- Installation of a new circuit
- replacement CU
- Work in a special location - redefined as effectively bathroom Zone 1
- Swimming pools

So no kitchens, outside sockets or bathrooms in Zone 2 & outside

no , that sounds about right on the part p changes.

 

[trev]

So do you think the schemes will make all the registered competent persons registered third-party certifiers? Or are non Part P competent person installers going to find there aren't any third-party certifiers about?

Even if I were a scam member there is no way on earth I'd be putting my name on any install that was not done by me.

 

[IanHug]

What do you think??

Might be looking for an extra £ sub?

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Even if I were a scam member there is no way on earth I'd be putting my name on any install that was not done by me.

Depends what you are actually signing.

 

[Guest55]

whereas i'd be more than happy to put trevs name on a hooky cert ;-D

 

[moose]

Didnt bother reading so Shower is on ceiling defo class as zone 1, you are getting wet are you not, bgb is a guide not a law as there are so many changes and this proves a change, so stick with idea im getting wet you will be fine zone 1 think your in zone 2 your strange, and breaking law as you will be in jail if it hurts LMAO.....