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Pedicure station footbaths and close proximity of socket outlets

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In regards to pedicure foot bath stations. We have a where we have twin socket outlets 800mm away from the foot bath itself. Now while the risk of splashes is minimal due to their positions  at the back of the pedicure seat there is the likelihood of people plugging equipment in which could then be accidently dropped in the footbath itself. What are the regulations on this scenario as its very unclear?

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    Are you specifying the equipment that will be used, or just fitting the sockets ?

    From BS7671 as others have said, it is non-issue.

    It may be that rechargeable battery nail polishers may be safer than 230V ones, and the sockets are better used only for the charging cradles of such kit. But that can only be an advisory to the salon owner that great care should be taken with plug in mains equipment near the bath. Amusingly my local 'barbers' has recently gone down this route, and all the clippers  and low power kit is now battery driven, leaving just the hair dryer as mains driven

    I cannot see how the position of the sockets is anything to worry about. What gets plugged into them, maybe worth a recommendation. I presume the owners have requested them, and they ought to have an idea what for...

    Mike..

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    mapj1 said:
    But that can only be an advisory to the salon owner that great care should be taken with plug in mains equipment near the bath

    Blimey, whatever next?

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    mapj1 said:
    But that can only be an advisory to the salon owner that great care should be taken with plug in mains equipment near the bath

    Blimey, whatever next?

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