Building control queries

[7671]

Currently working on a renovation that has plans for four ensuites. Client has decided now to keep one as a dressing room instead and would like some power provided. There will be pipework presented for future change of use but will be boxed in etc.

What do you think building control will say. I will give them a call in the morning but just wondered on your thoughts

 

[Andy78]

What's the question ?

 

[7671]

What's the question ?

Good point ! They want me to provide a double socket.

 

[telectrix]

so first let customer liase with BC about the change of use. then, once accepted, you can then treat room as a different location.

 

[Toneyz]

Maybe wire it as a spur then if changed back to a bathroom it can be easily disconnected.

 

[7671]

so first let customer liase with BC about the change of use. then, once accepted, you can then treat room as a different location.

OK thanks so the change of use does need formalising. Is it not the inclusion of Bath shower etc that makes the location a special location more than the plans themselves

 

[7671]

Maybe wire it as a spur then if changed back to a bathroom it can be easily disconnected.

Yes that will be the plan

 

[Andy78]

Get it first fixed in, I'm sure the customer and labc can sort the rest out between them.

 

[7671]

Ok thanks for the replies, looking into Reg 701.32.1 - Zones are only applied when bath or shower are in a usable configuration

 

[Squid]

so first let customer liase with BC about the change of use. then, once accepted, you can then treat room as a different location.

Do you need to inform BC of change of use in what I assume is a private dwelling?

 

[suffolkspark]

Just be very specific on your test certs incase they swap it straight into a bathroon once your gone, last year i wired a utility room, sockets, lights, washing machines etc.... Went back recently for something else and a shower had appeared in the room! Room is only approx 3mx3m!

 

[FatAlan]

It’s either a special location or not. Would say it’s up to you what future proofing you do for ease of changing to a compliant ensuite is up to you. My living room could be a swimming pool in the future but for the time being I’ll stick to standard sockets a few inches from where the water is likely to be.

 

[MDJ]

Currently working on a renovation that has plans for four ensuites. Client has decided now to keep one as a dressing room instead and would like some power provided. There will be pipework presented for future change of use but will be boxed in etc.

What do you think building control will say. I will give them a call in the morning but just wondered on your thoughts

Can you ask the same question in Spanish lol, we may understand it a bit more here on the UK forum.