Fitting and design
Electrical zones in a bathroom explained
The short answer
Bathroom wiring is regulated by proximity to water. The zones decide what equipment is permitted where, and that shapes the design.
The detail that matters
- Fittings inside and around the bath and shower have specific protection requirements
- and shaver points, fans and heated mirrors each have their own siting rules.
- Notifiable electrical work in a bathroom
- needs to be carried out and certified correctly rather than treated as a fitting detail.
Common questions
Can a socket go in a bathroom?
Only specific types in permitted positions, a standard socket next to a basin is not acceptable.
Who should do the electrics?
A competent electrician who will certify the work; the fitting programme should be planned around their first and second fix.
Add bathroom electrical zones to a wider project?
Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.