bathroom light replace RCD

[davidcaulfield]

Just to check... I'm doing a job for the plumber that recently rang me up ranting at me on a previous job and has since been using me for his electrics now

I am replacing a bathroom light for an ip rated one. There is no RCD protection which isn't needed as its like for like.... But I think the plumber has removed the supplementary bonding so I'm guessing now I have to Install an RCD!!

 

[Hants-Spark]

You will also need to ensure all other requirements are met to allow the RCD install.

 

[chrish_1977]

Or reinstate the bonding

 

[davidcaulfield]

Bathrooms finished so can't re instate bonding easily.

I have checked bonding and ads times

 

[chrish_1977]

Airing cupboard? If it is originally to the 16th then bonding is required, if 17th then you can do away with bonding an install rcd (omit bonding if disconnection times are met)

 

[Octopus]

Well...... changing an accessory, any Tom, Dick or Harry could do it so why the RCD? or bonding?

 

[silverfox1]

After our bathroom refurb all pipework was plastic apart from radiator.

 

[davidcaulfield]

I thought a bathroom was a special location and any work undertaken should be to regs?

 

[Octopus]

I thought a bathroom was a special location and any work undertaken should be to regs?

Changing a fitting isn't covered by the regs.

 

[davidcaulfield]

So changing a light fitting means I don't have to do a minor works or check bonding or anything??

 

[Octopus]

Tin hat on. I wouldn't do any paperwork BUT I would do a cursory Zs at the fitting

 

[davidcaulfield]

Tin hat on?

 

[Octopus]

Tin hat on?

Means I'm expecting flack from other members.

If you do a MWC for every minor job you do, you'll need a part time secretary.

 

[silverfox1]

I believe only work carried out in zones within a bathroom is classed as special location since part P changes earlier this year.

 

[Jay Sparks]

Means I'm expecting flack from other members.

If you do a MWC for every minor job you do, you'll need a part time secretary.

YOU must complete a cert for any work YOU do......and YOU must slow down when YOU see an amber light!!!!lol
I dont and wont, issue a cert for a like for like swap!!! But there are those that will!!! and thats there perrogtive!!!lol

And as Murdoch says, do the useuall Zs tests and jobs a good en!!

 

[bigbaddave]

Tell the Plumber he is a ****.. Change the light.. Dont install RCD (Unless they are happy to pay) get paid go home.. Job done

As above like for like is a replacement and not addition therefore providing Ze and Zs are there then id be happy to crack on..

 

[silverfox1]

Edit Oops I meant notifiable work is within zones now of course a bathroom is a special location. :sad_smile:

 

[44ALLAN]

You will also need to ensure all other requirements are met to allow the RCD install.

Sorry just read that and I'm not a 'domestic' spark...........still learning everyday though lol.

I have to ask tho Hants............why would "all other requirements" need to be met to (allow) an RCD install ?
New one on me that to be honest ?

 

[Robert Turnbull]

Change light

Take money

Inform them of the situation

If your loosing sleep issue a MWC and note the missing bonding/rcd situation

 

[Hants-Spark]

Sorry just read that and I'm not a 'domestic' spark...........still learning everyday though lol.

I have to ask tho Hants............why would "all other requirements" need to be met to (allow) an RCD install ?
New one on me that to be honest ?

I was reading the OP's comment as a light in a special location with no supp bonding or RCD, therefore just ensuring main bond is suitable, no more