Fan isolator

[Piotr1000]

Hi guys,what code would you give for lack of fan isolator in the bathroom.Thank you in advance for all the answers.

 

[westward10]

Start us off what Code would you give it.

 

[Spoon]

I'm also interested to see what code you would give it and why.

 

[telectrix]

half a cheesecake if you get it right.

 

[Piotr1000]

I do not think there should be code for this,just wanted to confirm

 

[westward10]

I do not think there should be code for this,just wanted to confirm

Are you doing an EICR.

 

[Piotr1000]

No,I am fitting teo fans one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen,landlord does not want isolators as he wants them to run constantly and he thinks that tenants will switch them off just to save energy.Just thinking if it not against regs.Thanks.

 

[brianmoooore]

he thinks that tenants will switch them off just to save energy.Just thinking if it not against regs.Thanks.

Simple way to deal with that is to arrange things so that the bathroom and kitchen lights are fed through the isolators as well.

 

[Piotr1000]

You have got breaker in fuse box,but just to confirm there is no code for that is there?

 

[westward10]

A landlord/client should not influence how you comply with Regulations.

 

[Dustydazzler]

What does the manufactures leaflet specify ?

 

[brianmoooore]

You have got breaker in fuse box,but just to confirm there is no code for that is there?

What do the manufacturer's instructions say? If they specify a DP isolator and/or fuse that is of a lower rating than the breaker in the box.....

 

[Spoon]

Simple way to deal with that is to arrange things so that the bathroom and kitchen lights are fed through the isolators as well.

I thought that the idea of the isolator was to just isolate the fan and not the light, so making it easier for maintenance, if you need the light on?
Everyone doing maintenance on a fan should have a torch of some sort so I'm not quite sure if the above is totally correct.
Maybe someone can correct me.

 

[brianmoooore]

I thought that the idea of the isolator was to just isolate the fan and not the light, so making it easier for maintenance, if you need the light on?
Everyone doing maintenance on a fan should have a torch of some sort so I'm not quite sure if the above is totally correct.
Maybe someone can correct me.

Minor inconvenience since the invention of the head torch.

 

[D Skelton]

Short answer; there is no requirement in BS7671 for a bathroom fan in and of itself to be fitted with an isolator.

 

[brianmoooore]

There is, however, a requirement in the regs. to follow the manufacturer's instructions, and most specify a double pole isolator and 3 A fuse.

 

[D Skelton]

There is, however, a requirement in the regs. to follow the manufacturer's instructions, and most specify a double pole isolator and 3 A fuse.

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