Bathroom fan and isolator switch

[JUD]

What is the height from the finished floor to the isolator? If it is above 2.25M then it is outside the zones.

Agree. From your photo it looks like you have measured from the top of the bath. Zone 2 measures from floor level to a height of 2.25m.

I still wouldn't install it there though. Always install outside bathroom above door.

 

[m4tty]

ut of interest whos the installer registered with?

 

[jimjamyaha]

ut of interest whos the installer registered with?

Hi, The installer is NICEIC domestic registered - their details are on the NICEC website.

James.

 

[jimjamyaha]

Seeing as there is some concern over siting of the switch I thought I would also check the wiring arrangement (as I saw this when he was fixing it).

Switched live is taken from the light fitting down to the 3 DP Switch. Two core and earth feed is taken from lighting circuit down to 3 DP Switch.

From the 3 DP Switch a two core and earth is run to connect up with permanent live and neutral on the fan. Then a two core and earth with neutral and earth removed is used to connected switched live to the fan. Originally the cables were left between the 3DP Switch and the fan uncovered so I added the slim trunking (as it's going to plastered over).

 

[ezzzekiel]

1. fused at 3a depending on manu instructions
2. not needed at all as theres a window
3. above 2.25 then in safe zone


not saying its good workmanship, personally i and most other sparks would fit above bathroom door, regardless if its needed or not.

 

[horsleya]

Although I agree with locating the isolator outside of the bathroom above the door does anyone know how Document M applies to this? On new builds (and major refits I believe) shouldn't all switches be between 450mm and 1200mm from the floor?

Where would you put a fan isolator on a new build?

 

[ezzzekiel]

interesting point, but i would say as its not functional switch but an isolator for maintenance