Safety in the bathroom

BATHROOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY GUIDE bathroom and kitchen is possibly the most dangerous room in the house when it comes to electrical safety.

Water is a conductor of electric which means if the water and electric come into contact with each other it means you can be electrocuted wet skin reduces the body’s resistance as a result can be deadly

The consequences of an electric shock are far more severe in a bathroom or shower room as wet skin reduces the body’s resistance.

There are special requirements for electrical installations in bathrooms as most electrical work must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations.

Thats why we strongly recommend that you use our electricians as they are registered with one of the government-approved schemes to carry out any electrical installation work that you need.

Our advice and electricians will help you to stay safe.

Plug Sockets

Sockets are not allowed in bathrooms or shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units) unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath, shower, sink or water supply

Electrical shaver points must be a safe distance (in meters) from the bath or shower to avoid splashes

Lights

Enclosed ceiling lights are preferable to the ones that hang down and IP65.

All electrical light fittings, that are not enclosed and  should be out of reach of someone using them, or still wet from using, the sink, bath or shower.

light switches

Everyday light switches are a danger because of dampness and wet hands. A ceiling-mounted pull-cord switch is the safest option.

Heaters and towel rails

Our first choice would be Central heating powered  heated towel rail it is the safest way to keep a bathroom warm. But if you do have an electric heater, it must be fixed at a safe distance from the sink, bath or shower.

Electric and gas water heaters

Electric and gas water heaters in a bathroom are not very attractive but are ideal for out buildings, shops, factories etc they must be fixed and permanently wired, unless they are powered by a socket fitted three metres from a bath or shower.

Pull cord

A pull-cord or switch outside the bathroom is the ideal way to control electric heaters.

Showers

An electric shower must be supplied on its own circuit directly from your fusebox wire must be sized correctly and fitted with electrical protection and the  law states they must be competent person part p registered  electrician most registered electricians are not competent with plumbing…….. They will kill you no problem if installed wrong….so beware

Portable electrical appliances

Never bring mains-powered portable appliances such as hairdryers, heaters or radios into a bathroom. You could be severely injured or killed.