Zone 2 Shower - Permanent Fixed Partition

[Timotei]

Does the non opening side of a typical perspex shower cubicle represent a "permanent fixed partition"?

Having a "discussion" with a colleague regarding the "plan" diagram p.89 OSG (yellow). Discussion centres around whether the PFP needs to be a wall or just the standard perspex cubicle side.

This relating to positioning of a shower switch right next to the cubicle where the non opening side junctions the bathroom wall - below 2.25m....

so Zone 2 or not depends on definition of "permanent fixed partition".

 

[Pete999]

External influences come to mind.

In what context Ant?

 

[Toneyz]

In what context Ant?

It's still subject to steam, condensation and moisture.

 

[Pete999]

It's still subject to steam, condensation and moisture.

Oh OK Thanks, just wondered what you meant.

 

[Richard Burns]

I think the specification of a permanent fixed partition and the consideration of whether this applies to a permanent movable partition should provide its own answer.
The shower screen could be folded back such that the ceiling switch is now in direct line of water splashes.
In the context of the description I would class this as improvement recommended as it has limited risk of danger even if splashed with water as it is on the ceiling, but it does not comply with current regulations.

 

[Timotei]

I think the specification of a permanent fixed partition and the consideration of whether this applies to a permanent movable partition should provide its own answer.
The shower screen could be folded back such that the ceiling switch is now in direct line of water splashes.
In the context of the description I would class this as improvement recommended as it has limited risk of danger even if splashed with water as it is on the ceiling, but it does not comply with current regulations.

Thanks Richard. The panel is not a fold back panel, it is the "fixed" side panel of a cubicle. However, with the help and advice of yourself and the good folks above I am inclined to record this as C3 and explain the reasoning to my client.