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Is it legal to have a consumer unit above a toilet?
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My daughter has just bought a new Bellway house. This is where they've put the consumer unit and another box. It's a complete eyesore! I don't understand why they didn't route it a small distance further to the cupboard under the stairs. I was hoping the above is against regulations. Any input gratefully received.
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Newlyn • Member since 6 Jun 2016 • 39 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Hi if it's in a cloakroom ie toilet & basin only then above the toilet is fine & not against regulations. I suspect they have put it their because it's an outside wall & it backs onto where electricity board have put there meter & supply cabinet. It could have been put elsewhere using a switch fuse & armoured cable but this would have added cost to the job & the builder is probably trying to maximise his profit so has put it where it's easiest
Answered 12th Jul 2016
Olney • Member since 14 Jul 2015 • 125 jobs, 100% positive feedback
This is very common in new builds of last few years .
My opinion is its not very practical in a room used by all members of a family on a daily basis inc ( children) .
This said it is not dangerous according to British Standards whilst all circuits are RCD protected .
As previous Sparky has said it maximises profit for large contractors who also usually build a garage and include no lighting or power. :(
Answered 14th Jul 2016
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