Light switch above radiator

[DJ12345]

Hello everybody! Just a quick question, is it good practice to have light switch above radiator? Please see picture attached. Wall is quite small, and in the same wall is radiator going, is it acceptable to have switch where is marked as 350mm from wall corner or should it be moved to the left side? I am not sure what is regs are for switches above rads, as i cant find anything.

Thank you for your help.

 

[westward10]

It will be fine.

 

[DJ12345]

So does not need to be moved anywhere then? The reason i am asking is i havent seen switch above rad to be honest

 

[newfutile]

Is the cable going up or down?

 

[DJ12345]

So does not need to be move

Is the cable going up or down?

3 core cable going from downstairs, and ceiling rose going from top

 

[littlespark]

Let’s hope whoever is hanging the radiator understands electrician’s safe zones.


Look how many TVs are wall mounted above radiators, or even on chimney breasts with a gas or electric fire below.
A switch will be fine.

 

[DJ12345]

Thank you for reply guys, last question: what is the distance from door frame to the switch? Or how far switch is located from door frame? Some electricians saying its 150mm or 350mm as per regs? There must be some sort of standarts thats every one sticks to. Please advice guys. Thank you

 

[westward10]

Doesn't matter.

 

[littlespark]

It would look better if it’s the same distance from the doorframe (and height) as other switches in the house…

 

[Brother Blue]

Far enough away that it doesn't get in the way of the architrave being fitted.

And preferably the same for every door in the property

 

[7029 dave]

Not an issue

 

[baza890]

Not an issue

what if a cable is going behind a pipe, but its in conduit and plastered over? should be fine right

 

[7029 dave]

what if a cable is going behind a pipe, but its in conduit and plastered over? should be fine right

What's your opinion on this other scenario?

 

[baza890]

What's your opinion on this other scenario?

seing as everyone is saying it's fine I will go with the majority and say it's fine