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.

On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:39:32 +0100
TheOldFellow <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> 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.
>

Does this help?
http://www.allupandon.co.uk/bathroom...s-diagram.html
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Davey.

On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:48:42 +0100
Davey <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:39:32 +0100
> TheOldFellow <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> > 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.
> >
>
> Does this help?
> http://www.allupandon.co.uk/bathroom...s-diagram.html

Thanks, but no it doesn't. If I read it the way I want to, then I can
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.

"TheOldFellow" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:isivs5$88l$(E-Mail Removed)...
>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.

Alternatively you might try a bathroom switch from these folk.
http://www.sensor.co.uk/switches/

No connection with them, just a satisfied customer.
They are also very helpful.

Nick.

On Jun 6, 5:39*pm, TheOldFellow <TheOldFel...@gmail.invalid> wrote:
> 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.

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


NT

TheOldFellow <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:48:42 +0100
> Davey <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:39:32 +0100
>> TheOldFellow <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>
>> Does this help?
>> http://www.allupandon.co.uk/bathroom...s-diagram.html
>
> Thanks, but no it doesn't. If I read it the way I want to, then I can
> 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!

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.

<http://smdelectricalservices.co.uk/ESW/Files/Pocket_Guide_1-2_(Guide_to_siting_equipment_in_a_location_contain ing_a_bath_or_shower).pdf>

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Adam