Hi DaveOriginally Posted by Dave A
We have a situation - an indoor jacuzzi has a distribution board above it (see the photo).
Can the db be there?
Couldn't give a quick answer but after checking the regs and for Ian's entertainment, I found the following.
Firstly, I think we can agree that the jacuzzi is what is referred to in the regulations as a spa.
The room that the jacuzzi is situated in, is a bathroom according to the definition.
Definition 3.6 Bathroom ... a room that contains a bath, shower or spa.
The regulations for a bathroom thus apply.
Table 7.1 shows that distribution boards are only allowed outside zone 3.
The DB board in the photo is in zone 1, so it is illegal and must be moved.
Cheers and peace out ... Derek
Added this morning .....
Reg 7.1.4.3.6
If a distribution board is installed in a room that contains a fixed bath or shower, it shall be outside zone 3 AND the enclosure shall have a degree of protection of IPX5.
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