domestic bathroom lighting

[gordons]

I recently fitted a new (fixed) ceiling light fitting in my bathroom. I live in an old property with very high ceilings.

Because the fitting did not have an IPX4 (or better) I checked with the IEE 17th edition before fitting and believe that I have complied with the regulations, however I have now been informed by a friend that it does not

Horizontally the light fitting is within 60cm of the edge of the bath however vertically it is more than 2.25m above the bottom of the bath, the actual height from the bottom of the bath to the lowest part of the fitting is 2.60m

My interpretation of the regulations is that because of the height my fitting does not need to be IPX4 or better however I am concerned that I may not have interpreted the regulations correctly

Can anyone please advise me

Thanks in anticipation

 

[nickblake]

If its above 2.25mm then its outside the zone so there is no problem , however lighting within the bathroom should be protected by an RCD , also any minor works is notifiable under Part P image for these zones is on page 72 of the on site guide figure 8.3 thats if you can get your hands on a copy , there are some images on the net but these include zone 3 which was omitted when the 17th edition came in