Special location poser

[MalcyB]

Hi All

I was working at a friends, when I noticed that his toilet room had a wash hand basin and about 2-3 feet away, was a wall switch.

I mentioned that I wasn't sure, but with the switch being near to the basin, it should be a pull switch. Because of the zones.

He said he keeps having to tell his grandkids to make sure they dry their hands properly before using the switch.

I checked in the BRB and I can't find anything on this. Am I missing something?

Thanks

Malc

 

[tom1]

its not a spec location if it had a bath or shower it would be different. U could have the same situation in the kitchen.

A pull cord in this situation is not a bad idear

 

[Doc Hudson]

It is considered good practice to keep sockets and switches at least 300mm from sinks, but there are no regs prevent one being placed nearer. As Tom has highlighted a room with a toilet is not a special location.

Doc H.

 

[Evans Electric]

Only rooms containing a fixed bath or shower , Malcy, stop inventing problems , we have enough as it is.