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EICR - lamp without diffuser in bathroom

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Hello, should a lamp without a diffuser outside of zones 0-2 in a bathroom be classed as C2 or C3 on an EICR?


Thanks,

John

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    Neither provided that there is RCD protection.
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    Agree, some people prefer an enclosed fitting in a bathroom, but nothing prohibits use of a batten fitting with a GLS lamp or low energy alternative.

    Such fittings used to require, and AFAIK still require to be fitted with a "home office skirt" this to prevent easy contact with the metal lamp cap.

    The light pictured is so equiped.


    BTW, the requirement for a "home office skirt" was one of the few electrical regulations introduced by HM government, and not by the then IEE.

    These people probably think that a home office skirt is an item of clothing required by ladies working from home !
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    Lol.....not this again kevin ....?.

    If the EICR is for rental purposes then all pecautions need to be observed as it is a business venture.

    If its for personal use then HMO skirts are fine. You actually have to do alot of mischieve to receive an electric shock from a B22 fitting  without a HMO skirt.

    Legh
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    It's a rental property... so you'd class it as C2 or C3?
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    Out of zones, the assumption is it will  not be splashed, so really no code, C3 if you must - yes its a bit rough, but it is not breaking any regs in BS7671.


    If  it was in


    Z2 then IP 44 or better - occasional splash proof

    Z1 i.e shower spray proof  either ELV of some kind or sealed to IP65 perhaps, i.e shower spray proof

    Z 0 in the bath immersion proof.



    Mike


    I'm sure someone went out with a home office skirt once but I cant recall how the joke ended.

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    For rental properties

    Class 2 without a RCD

    Class 3 if the fitting is outside the zones, looks old or not to IP2X

    Otherwise no comment

    Legh
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    johnsmith_2:

    It's a rental property... so you'd class it as C2 or C3?


    See my answer above.


    What has rental got to do with it?


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    I think the potential issue if any is that it doesn't have a back plate. It is screwed strait to the ceiling so the connections in the back could be stuffed up into the ceiling void although i presume you checked that.  



    Gary
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    johnsmith_2:

    Hello, should a lamp without a diffuser outside of zones 0-2 in a bathroom be classed as C2 or C3 on an EICR?


    Thanks,

    John

    21b7bc4a7ea1e1bb3ffb93ef91954000-huge-lamp.png


    What about the light fitting in the shower cubicle? ..... that's the one to the left ....


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    Legh Richardson:
    johnsmith_2:

    Hello, should a lamp without a diffuser outside of zones 0-2 in a bathroom be classed as C2 or C3 on an EICR?


    Thanks,

    John

    21b7bc4a7ea1e1bb3ffb93ef91954000-huge-lamp.png


    What about the light fitting in the shower cubicle? ..... that's the one to the left ....




    Isn't that a pendant in the entrance hall or landing seen in a mirror?


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