Bedrooms with hand basins

[Octopus]

So we all know that "zones" don't apply to hand basins ...... but where does common sense apply with respect to the proximity of switches and sockets in bedrooms with nad basins.

I've perused the BYB and can't immediately locate any thing helpful, so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great.

My only real comparison is that there is nothing in the BYB about the proximity of such devices in kitchens, and the only guidence I am aware of for kitchens is in the electricians guide to the building regs which shows 300mm

Thanks all

Off for a night out in a few mins so won't be in a position to respond until the morning!

 

[Ian1981]

I’d be tempted to use 300mm as a guide line as I would sinks in kitchens to be honest.

 

[Richard Burns]

Suitable for the environment would be my take, does it look sensible.
The 300mm would be OK, but a socket below and just to the side of a basin would be a water magnet, but above a basin if more than 150mm is unlikely to get significantly wet.
Practical judgement call I would say.

 

[HandySparks]

... in bedrooms with nad basins.

What will they think of next, having a 'nad basin in your bedroom.

 

[Taylortwocities]

To wash your nadgers in, perhaps?

 

[Andy78]

What will they think of next, having a 'nad basin in your bedroom.

They do have them. I learnt that when I woke up one morning in a BnB room while working away and saw my roomie freshening up for the day in the shared basin. Didn't bother washing my face that morning.

 

[ruston]

I remember years ago in the barracks one of the lads comming in and exclaiming " some blighter has done his business in the bath".
Had he not been a lay preacher his desrcription may have been more lucid.

 

[PEG]

Gonad buffing aside,in a bedroom,there will be hair drying,and there will be a mirror above the sink...

Not the end of the world,but it makes the circuit arrangements of that socket or switch,more prescient.

 

[Squid]

To wash your nadgers in, perhaps?

Is 300mm the recommended height that the nadger washer should be installed at?

 

[ruston]

You need to ask the blow drier that lol.

 

[Squid]

You need to ask the blow drier that lol.

Whats her name?

 

[Octopus]

Thanks chaps, some interesting and some amusing responses.

This is an existing install having a slight make over so the sockets and sinks are existing..... I was wondering if I should comment on them .....

 

[HandySparks]

Where exactly are the sockets in relation to the basin? If there's no real likelihood of the sockets being splashed, then no comment required.

 

[Mav_2014]

I think a brain and experience answer the question. If it's within arms reach when you're using the basin then it's going to be a little stupid.

Like I said, brains and experience.

Really?

Oh, and put your hand down son. Nobody likes a class cant....

Peace out!