Utility room with shower

[binky]

Just looked at a property which has what is best described as shower in a utility room. Shower is the middle of one side of room and on the other side it has a worktop with sink, a fridge, gas boiler and washing machine underneath. (sink is directly opposite and approx 1m away, appliances are either side of sink) The appliances are connected to 2 off double sockets mounted above the counter and approximately 2.5m from shower, with all appliances out of zone 2. Needless to say this does not comply with regs which requires socket outlets to be 3m horizontally away from shower, however, as the vendor is selling property, I need a cheap but legal fix to problem, so was considering changing sockets for FCUs and hardwiring appliances to these (RCD protection will be provided as well) as from what I can understand from reading of the regs this would be legal, if not necessarily good. Your opinions please.

 

[ianmacd]

I would agree with that.

 

[PC Electrics]

That should do it.

Don't forget your supplementary bonding or RCD the lights in lieu of.

 

[binky]

That should do it.Don't forget your supplementary bonding or RCD the lights in lieu of.

Changing CU for dual RCD unit so RCD everything.

 

[PC Electrics]

Spot on then.

 

[Andy™]

That should do it.Don't forget your supplementary bonding or RCD the lights in lieu of.

the light would require RCD regardless of supp bonding done or not

 

[PC Electrics]

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[sparky b]

Aren't washing machines etc only allowed in these locations is manafacturers state they are made to do so?

 

[stani]

if he is selling the property, disconnect the shower all problems solved, its just a utility room.

 

[Robin Spark]

Anyone remember "coming to America" where Eddie Murphy worked in Mcdowell,s.

Just itemise the shower as a "Lettuce washer" that should easily solve your problems. LOL

 

[tom1]

Anyone remember "coming to America" where Eddie Murphy worked in Mcdowell,s.Just itemise the shower as a "Lettuce washer" that should easily solve your problems. LOL

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/zzhhrjmydl--Diseased-rhinoceros-pizzleComing-to-America-Arsenio-Hall-Semmi-

 

[binky]

Aren't washing machines etc only allowed in these locations is manafacturers state they are made to do so?

washing machines are designed to handle water, you will find them in kitchens, sheds, bathrooms, utility rooms, garages etc etc. Only place I haven't seen oine is next to the telly ROTFWL

 

[sparky b]

washing machines are designed to handle water, you will find them in kitchens, sheds, bathrooms, utility rooms, garages etc etc. Only place I haven't seen oine is next to the telly ROTFWL

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