Quote Originally Posted by AndyD View Post
I personally would say no it wouldn't be compliant unless the lampholder is covered and not accessible using the finger test.
Found SANS 10142; 6.14.4.1: A lamp holder shall be shrouded in insulating material or shall be earthed, unless it is simultaneously:

a) out of arm's reach
b) ....

I gather from this that it would be acceptable as long as no live conductors are accessible and the casing of the lamp holder is earthed?