Under the requirements of the 16th Edition is it mandatory to fit a
30mA RCD when installing an Electric Shower? I am aware of the safety advantages of using an RCD but is it a legal requirement for installations in Hotels/B&Bs?On 17 May 2004 13:33:08 -0700, in uk.d-i-y snipped-for-privacy@zoom.co.uk (Simon A) strung together this:
No, RCD protection is not required when all other associated regulations are met, zoning, IP rating etc... and where the final circuits tests are all proved to be satisfactory, unless the manufacturers instructions say one is required. However, as this can sometimes be tricky to achieve, or more commonly to cover ones arse and also an RCD reduces the disconnection time and can help to pull the test results under the stated maximum, an RCD is fitted to a shower circuit. Having said that, I have never fitted a shower without an RCD.
Even if it is not would YOU want to take a shower that did not have one fitted?
I have done so every day for many years. You're far more likely to slip and fall getting in/out of the shower than be electrocuted by it.
MBQ
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