Bathroom Lighting

Jun 06, 2011 5 Replies
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I understand that the regulations don't allow light switches in bathrooms. For this purpose, what does 'in' mean?



I have an L shaped bathroom, door at the end of the short limb, bath at the end of the long limb. Long limb 2m wide x 3m long, short limb 75cm long x 1m wide.



I'd really like to put a standard light switch in the room by the door. The switch would not be in line of sight from the bath or shower, it is definitely "Outside zones". I can't stand pull switches near doors!



So is this permitted?



R.



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Does this help?

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put the switch where I want it, it is well outside the zones. But other advice says 'no light switches in the bathroom'. As I don't have copy of the 17th ed. regs, and this is my last electrical project, I was hoping some real electrician, like Adam, might help me with a simple answer!

R.

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Alternatively you might try a bathroom switch from these folk.

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connection with them, just a satisfied customer. They are also very helpful.

Nick.

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You could use waterproof switches (outdoor type) or vanilla mains ones on SELV operating a relay.

NT

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As long as you have RCD protection and the switch cannot be operated by someone in the bath or shower then I would say that it is OK.

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