Lightswitch in bathroom??

[peterb2428]

Can you tell me why you would have an issue with it?? 1.5m from zone 2, rcd protected??? I camnot find anything in the regs that says it does not comply.
Is it a personal thing or does it state somewhere it cant be done??

For me it's just best practice although you are fine with what you have done.

 

[sparkylad]

A common mistake amongst many Sparks-----
Part 7- Special Installations and Locations should not be read in isolation from the other Parts of the Regs, they are to be applied In Addition to the requirements of Parts 1-6.

-Bearing this in mind take a look at 512.2- External Influences and you may reconsider your acceptance of a standard ready accesible light switch in a Bathroom or Shower room of which in normal use has a high level of humidity and a great potential for splashes of water.

Sparkylad.

 

[wattsup]

I've done several 'posh houses' that will not have pull cords, knightsbridge, kensington, holland park and even good ole sheffield...years gone by....contactors used and 12v tumbler switches, remote...you name it i've done it...now i'm a cowboy, no need for all that stuff....just put the friggin normal switch in....

 

[Blades]

a pull cords the normal way in a bathroom but if you really want to be cool fit a pir/sensor instead.

 

[vitoboy]

its ok if outside zone 2 but.....
the people here saying no to rocker switches (non ip65)in bathrooms are saying it coz its just safer...
and it costs nowt for that extra safety so why not have it?
after all do you really need a rocker switch in your bathroom....

 

[vitoboy]

if you have a pir then the light goes out halfway through..