Fan isolator switch...

[jimjamyaha]

Hi,

We've had an extractor fan wired into our bathroom by an electrician. However he's put the 3-pole isolator next to the fan.

The fan is a timed/humidistat one that is triggered on by the light and then runs on it's own.

The fan and the switch are in zone 3 - but I understand that isolator switches for the fan should really be outside of the bathroom.

He's certified the work with a certificate - should I get him back to sort it out, or is it ok to be left?

Thanks,

James.

 

[acat]

Outside Zones 0, 1, and 2 general rules apply the only real requirement is sockets are not allowed within 3m of zone 1.


Chris

 

[Pleng]

Personally, I would have positioned the isolator outside of the bathroom, however, since it is in zone 3 (or outside of zones as per 17th edition), there is nothing in the regs to say that it can't go there.

 

[Hawk81]

i would leave it where it is.

 

[m4tty]

same here. Sounds ok

 

[jimjamyaha]

ok will leave it as is - thanks for all your advice - much appreciated.