code 3 or no code

[SJD]

Some fittings have exposed GU10 lamps, some fittings have the lamps behind a glass plate (maybe 20mm). The occasions where I have given a code - in a bathroom, just above/outside zone 2 - have been fittings with no protective glass plate.

 

[Amp David]

It does get hot, but the lamp is approx 20mm away from the fittings glass.

So what?

I was making the point of when was the ip rating of said downlight and how hot it may get related regarding zones?

If outside of zones then for me its no code but will add a comment in the observations if the said downlight obviously shows signs that steam etc had caused corrosion to the fitting.

 

[NDG Elecs]

So what?

I was making the point of when was the ip rating of said downlight and how hot it may get related regarding zones?

If outside of zones then for me its no code but will add a comment in the observations if the said downlight obviously shows signs that steam etc had caused corrosion to the fitting.

I think some common sense needs applying, regardless of whether it strictly warrants a code. The downlight may be directly above the shower head and at 2.3m so, yes, it is out of any zones, but in my mind a halogen lamp at 200°C or whatever they are, at the range is not great.

I would code 3 it every day of the week. There are shades of grey in life.....its not all black and white...