Can I assume that there is no way a mirror demister will be allowed in
zone 2 and that I must forever shave in fog?

From what I can tell from the regs, it depends on whether the appliance
could not reasonably be installed elsewhere. However, what is
officially considered reasonable? It is a tiny en-suite. The only parts
that are Zone 3 are besides and behind the toilet. Can I claim that the
mirror can only reasonably be hung above the basin? I'm happy enough
with the safety of it. Strangely, there will be a very insulating and
firmly attached mirror parked in front of it.

What do people think? Two jags (or his council minions) have the
opportunity of a pop at it, so it isn't a case of keeping quiet about
it. It must pass building control.

Christian.

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Can I assume that there is no way a mirror demister will be allowed
in
zone 2 and that I must forever shave in fog?

From what I can tell from the regs, it depends on whether the
appliance
could not reasonably be installed elsewhere. However, what is
officially considered reasonable? It is a tiny en-suite. The only
parts
that are Zone 3 are besides and behind the toilet. Can I claim that
the
mirror can only reasonably be hung above the basin? I'm happy enough
with the safety of it. Strangely, there will be a very insulating
and
firmly attached mirror parked in front of it.

What do people think? Two jags (or his council minions) have the
opportunity of a pop at it, so it isn't a case of keeping quiet
about
it. It must pass building control.

Christian.



If "two jags" raises any complaints ask him if he has paid the Council
Tax on his Admiralty Arch flat yet G It seems you don't HAVE to obey
the laws if you have a good right hook.

AWEM

On 12 Jan 2006 12:44:13 -0800, wrote:

Can I assume that there is no way a mirror demister will be allowed in
zone 2 and that I must forever shave in fog?

From what I can tell from the regs, it depends on whether the appliance
could not reasonably be installed elsewhere. However, what is
officially considered reasonable? It is a tiny en-suite. The only parts
that are Zone 3 are besides and behind the toilet. Can I claim that the
mirror can only reasonably be hung above the basin? I'm happy enough
with the safety of it. Strangely, there will be a very insulating and
firmly attached mirror parked in front of it.

What do people think? Two jags (or his council minions) have the
opportunity of a pop at it, so it isn't a case of keeping quiet about
it. It must pass building control.

Christian.

If it's behind a sealed mirror, is it actually 'in' the bathroom at all...

wrote:

Can I assume that there is no way a mirror demister will be allowed in
zone 2 and that I must forever shave in fog?

From what I can tell from the regs, it depends on whether the appliance
could not reasonably be installed elsewhere. However, what is
officially considered reasonable? It is a tiny en-suite. The only parts
that are Zone 3 are besides and behind the toilet. Can I claim that the
mirror can only reasonably be hung above the basin? I'm happy enough
with the safety of it. Strangely, there will be a very insulating and
firmly attached mirror parked in front of it.

I see no problem he heating appliances are allowed in Zone 2. It
needs to meet IP4x, or have the 'one drip symbol' or otherwise be
declared as being suitable for Zone 2 by the manufacturer. Any control
switch, FCU, etc. must be in Zone 3 or beyond (or use a pull switch if
the ceiling above is in Zone 3).

--
Andy

I see no problem he heating appliances are allowed in Zone 2. It
needs to meet IP4x, or have the 'one drip symbol' or otherwise be
declared as being suitable for Zone 2 by the manufacturer.

Yes, and I've just had it confirmed by the manufacturer on their technical
line. They seem to think it was OK for Zone 1 as well, provided you needed
tools to remove the mirror.

Christian.