UK Light switch or pull cord in WC

[Clocks]

Hi all

I have built a WC with a basin for hand washing. There is no shower or bath in there, just a toilet and basin.

I don’t want to install the light switch outside the WC and don’t want a pull cord inside. I would like to install a wall switch on the inside, which would be located to the left side of the basin approximately 300-350mm from the tap. I have been told that this would not be permitted under building regulations and that electrical sign off would not be given. Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[DefyG]

Use WiFi activated spot lamps then only you, your wife and the cleaner will be able to switch them on!

 

[Clocks]

Pop one of these on the outside and then only you will be able to operate the spot lights:

Click Mode Key Switch

www.toolstation.com

Or place the switch up nice and high, inside or outside so people don't instinctively reach for it.

Thanks for the suggestion??

 

[Clocks]

When you say 300mm from the tap is that horizontal or vertical? If horizontal what height did you intend fitting the switch?

Horizontal. Height would be standard height off the floor.
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Use WiFi activated spot lamps then only you, your wife and the cleaner will be able to switch them on!

? that’s an option!

 

[goasis]

300mm across and 'standard' height will put it a reasonable distance from the switch.
There is no zoning around basins in bs7671 in the same way as there is around baths/showers.

 

[Doomed]

Quinetic Quinetic Wireless Switches

Someone suggested these to me and they seem good

 

[Clocks]

300mm across and 'standard' height will put it a reasonable distance from the switch.
There is no zoning around basins in bs7671 in the same way as there is around baths/showers.

?? Thank you, that’s really helpful.

 

[Snailspark]

Have I missed something here? I thought in a bathroom, no switch gear is permitted within the zones? A pull cord switch or switch outside the zone is the only thing permitted?
it’s classed as a special location isn’t it?

 

[Andy78]

Have I missed something here? I thought in a bathroom, no switch gear is permitted within the zones? A pull cord switch or switch outside the zone is the only thing permitted?
it’s classed as a special location isn’t it?

It's not a bathroom location as per section 701 that is in question here. It's a WC room.

 

[stevethesparks]

Have I missed something here?

Yes
the first sentence of the original post
"Hi all I have built a WC with a basin for hand washing. There is no shower or bath in there, just a toilet and basin."

 

[Snailspark]

Yes
the first sentence of the original post
"Hi all I have built a WC with a basin for hand washing. There is no shower or bath in there, just a toilet and basin."

Sorry, my bad - it was late!! In that case, I would treat it similar to a kitchen with the switch at the relevant distances from the basin and at the correct heights