EICR Code for switch in bathroom.

[Michaelwgroves]

I've just completed an EICR and found a switch for towel rail in bathroom. It is located outside zones.
There is no RCD on this circuit, this is coded elsewhere.
My first thought was as located within 3M, Reg 701.512.3 code C2
But upon reading reg properly it specifically refers to sockets. I can't find anything for switches outside zones. So I can't see how to code, other than no code. But this then is same as light switch outside zones.
Any thoughts, I think I'm missing something, wet fingers on switches is never gonna end well?

 

[Ian1981]

No code provided there’s no evidence of water Ingress.

I would not expect the user to be switching the spur off and on so the risk of wet hands so to speak is diminished

 

[Michaelwgroves]

What about if it was a light switch?

 

[westward10]

I have put a grid switch unit in my bosses bathroom, out of the zones perfectly acceptable.

 

[Ian1981]

The same, if it’s out of zone and no evidence of water ingress then I wouldn’t worry about it tho I do always put them outside.
Obviously they are for functional switching but I’m fairly certain people switch off the switch with wet hands anyway without any ill effects.

 

[Ian1981]

I always find it funny that light switches always go on the outside of W.C’s as if it’s a bath/shower room

 

[Michaelwgroves]

I failed my assessment on this a few years ago, he made me move outside bathroom before passing me! Has this changed in 18th Edition

 

[Ian1981]

I failed my assessment on this a few years ago, he made me move outside bathroom before passing me! Has this changed in 18th Edition

No it’s not changed

 

[Midwest]

I failed my assessment on this a few years ago, he made me move outside bathroom before passing me! Has this changed in 18th Edition

The concept around this is not just operating a switch with wet hands, but also the vulnerability of the operator using the switch, being wet after showing etc, and in bare feet. If the said switch is out of zones, then that is unlikely to happen. However, in most domestic bathrooms, I would suggest switches should be installed outside the bathroom, unless you have one like Trumps.

 

[Des 56]

What about if it was a light switch?

If you are suggesting that because wet hands operating the light switch making it less compliant than the fused spur,I best encourage my Mrs to operate that kitchen switch more often when she's doing the dishes

I would agree that if there is no sign of water ingress it would not be a problem and for me it would not even get a mention

 

[ipf]

I always find it funny that light switches always go on the outside of W.C’s as if it’s a bath/shower room

You wouldn't if you were sat down and someone switched it off......

 

[telectrix]

You wouldn't if you were sat down and someone switched it off......

no problem. just light a fart.

 

[happysteve]

I failed my assessment on this a few years ago, he made me move outside bathroom before passing me! Has this changed in 18th Edition

Then you were diddled. If this had happened to me, I would have passed my Regs to my assessor and asked him to find me a Reg that says you can't install a switch in a bathroom (outside the zones). I've also looked in the Building Regs Approved Documents, and other guidance, and drawn a blank. It's one of those mythical things that few are comfortable doing, and many outright think is wrong.

 

[pirate]

Another situation where quinetic or similar switches are useful

 

[Simon47]

Won't this be one of those "suitable for the location" thing ? Taking into account the layout etc and hence the likelihood of splashing and so on.

 

[MG201]

As long as towel rail is earthed it is no code . As op said not in any zone