Fused connection unit in a toilet block

[Stuy]

Hi guys just wondering if someone can help me out here. I've been asked to install a metal hand dryer in a toilet block but the fused connection unit for it will fall within touching distance of the sinks.I've had a look at the regs but I'm still a bit unsure.Will the FCU need to go above the ceiling or will it be ok to go beside the hand dryer as long as the circuit is protected by an RCBO.Thanks

 

[Marvo]

Hand basins don't usually warrant classification as a special zone so common sense would be the order of the day.

 

[a1guvner]

1800mm is the way forward, will stop people messing with it as well.

 

[ipf]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

 

[Leesparkykent]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

for drying your hands?

 

[ian.settle1]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

Waste disposal units or macerators as well

 

[ian.settle1]

for drying your hands?

Your other brain cell following behind is it.

 

[telectrix]

best thing for a toilet block is a plumber. about all they're fit for.

 

[BES]

Fitted bloody hundreds of handriers in toilet blocks in schools , offices , pubs clubs. If I was installing new circuit would as others have said use common sense and fit fcu a reasonable distance from basins but have seen them fitted above and directly next to basins.

 

[snowhead]

Mount the FCU just below the ceiling, it stops it being turned of by people who nothing better to do.

 

[spark 68]

As others have already said, toilets without shower/bath is not a special location.

The equipment installed is to be suitable for the environment, general rules apply, on a side note not actually a reg in BS7671 but in the electricians guide to the building regs (I think) suggests minimum 300mm away from the edge of the sink.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Your other brain cell following behind is it.

Of course I knew what he meant I was having a joke. What's your problem?

 

[ian.settle1]

Of course I knew what he meant I was having a joke. What's your problem?

I'm splitting my sides with laughter NOT

 

[Plonker 3]

Hi guys just wondering if someone can help me out here. I've been asked to install a metal hand dryer in a toilet block but the fused connection unit for it will fall within touching distance of the sinks.I've had a look at the regs but I'm still a bit unsure.Will the FCU need to go above the ceiling or will it be ok to go beside the hand dryer as long as the circuit is protected by an RCBO.Thanks

What makes you think there would be a reg for the spur to be mounted where you suggested?

 

[Leesparkykent]

I'm splitting my sides with laughter NOT

Good for you!

 

[ipf]

for drying your hands?

...or your sense of humour, maybe..?

 

[Leesparkykent]

...or your sense of humour, maybe..?

?.......

 

[Adam W]

Mount the FCU just below the ceiling, it stops it being turned of by people who nothing better to do.

Provided the flex is long enough.

 

[Plonker 3]

Provided the flex is long enough.

Its not commected to a klik rose is it?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I don't think a waste disposal or a macerated will be any good for drying your hands.