Plate Switch inside a bathroom!

[Goody]

Hi,

I have just come across a Plate Switch mounted on the wall inside a bathroom to operate the ceiling light. Is there any alternative fitting to replace it (to conform with the reg) without resorting to installing a pull-cord switch? Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Engineer54]

This always gives me a chuckle!! I don't think there is another country (none that i've been too anyway) that has such draconian regulations when it comes to bathrooms. Socket outlets and plate switches have been allowed in these countries from time in memoriam. But it seems UK is different, install either of these accessories in a bathroom and your bound to get a good belt or Die!!!

 

[Silly Sausage]

This always gives me a chuckle!! I don't think there is another country (none that i've been too anyway) that has such draconian regulations when it comes to bathrooms. Socket outlets and plate switches have been allowed in these countries from time in memoriam. But it seems UK is different, install either of these accessories in a bathroom and your bound to get a good belt or Die!!!

That's because, we, the British Public, are complete morons, who should not, under any circumstances, be allowed to take any personal responsibility for our own safety or of those around us.

So, we happily pay our esteemed Government £Billions to fill our lives with rules & regulations, and the accompanying Officials to enforce them, in order to protect us from our own stupidity; unless of course there's money to made out of it (tobacco & alcohol).

 

[Guitarist]

That's because, we, the British Public, are complete morons, who should not, under any circumstances, be allowed to take any personal responsibility for our own safety or of those around us.

So, we happily pay our esteemed Government £Billions to fill our lives with rules & regulations, and the accompanying Officials to enforce them, in order to protect us from our own stupidity; unless of course there's money to made out of it (tobacco & alcohol).

Never a truer word spoken....

 

[telectrix]

government would legalise heroin and cocaine if they could tax it.

come to think about it, would be as good idea. cut drug crime and get the country out of debt. 2 birds with 1 stone.

 

[Guitarist]

There is VAT on part P scheme membership so the Government do get something for us being "better" electricians....

 

[SPARTYKUS]

I like this thread

 

[nickblake]

Ive put a plate switch in a bathroom and a socket too didnt feel right i have to admit but as long as its outside the Zones and all circuits are protected by an RCD there isnt a problem

 

[sjm]

Ive put a plate switch in a bathroom and a socket too didnt feel right i have to admit but as long as its outside the Zones and all circuits are protected by an RCD there isnt a problem

I hope you superglued some string to the switch on that socket lol.