EICR Code for wet room light

geordie del · Jul 2, 2012

Hi just carried out an EICR prior to a consumer unit change. The customer has a wet room with a normal baton type accessorie. The ceiling height is more than 2.25 mtrs but the shower head is less than 1.2 meters from the light in a straight line. There is no rcd at the minute but will be once the new board is fitted. I will put that as a code 2 but will the light be ok once its rcd protected. my commoon sense thinks its not ok but the ceiling height is out of zone 1 ?

Octopus · Jul 2, 2012

If its out of Zones then its OK IMHO.

telectrix · Jul 2, 2012

that's a C2 IMO. fitting is not suitable for location. exposed lamp could shatter causing injury to anyone in the shower. also water ingress could cause problems.

somersetsparks · Jul 2, 2012

I would only make an observation, theres millions of battenholders in bathrooms and they seem to be ok, however if even the bottom of the lamp came under 2.25 I would code 2 it.

GaryM · Jul 2, 2012

Zones aside, the fitting has to be suitable for location, the location being a wet room.
In my opinion, it's not suitable for location in this instance and I would also opt for a C2.
At the end of the day, it's your opinion that matters as the inspector signing the EICR.

Guest55 · Jul 2, 2012

C3 for no rcd for bathroom light.
C2 for unsuitable light fitting if within zones
C3 for unsuitable light fitting if outside zones

Dunno why but i always enjoy the PIR code questions :-D i'm weird lol.

somersetsparks · Jul 2, 2012

I nearly agree with you biff but what about if a bathroom light has no rcd protection and no supplementary bonding?

I always give it a code 2 unless all circuits pipes etc. are bonded (or less then 0.05 between them)

Guest55 · Jul 2, 2012

Agreed ^^
C2 if no rcd and no supp bonding.

geordie del · Jul 3, 2012

GaryM said:
Zones aside, the fitting has to be suitable for location, the location being a wet room.
In my opinion, it's not suitable for location in this instance and I would also opt for a C2.
At the end of the day, it's your opinion that matters as the inspector signing the EICR.

Thanks for all your opinions & help on this. Will recommend the light is changed. Will put my mind at rest. Everything will be RCD protected now anyway.