Bathroom Lights with Shaver Socket

You may have heard of Part P of the Building Regulations; in this article, we want to delve into what it covers, how it affects us, and what needs to be done in case of electrical wiring alterations at home. In 2005 the UK Government introduced electrical safety rules into the Building Regulations for England and Wales. According to these regulations, most fixed electrical installation work in homes must meet the Building Regulations (by law).Continue reading this guide to find out more about:What is Part P of the Building Regulations?What are the Special Locations covered by Part P?How to make sure Electrical Work Meets the Requirements of Part P?How does Part P of the Building Regulations affect Me?What To Do when Electrical Installation Work needs to be Carried out in My Home?Why use a Government-approved Part-P Electrician?Part P of the Building Regulations - Further information In particular, Part P of the Building Regulations states that anyone who carries out electrical installation work in a home has to make sure that this work is designed and installed to protect people from electric shocks and fire. For example, if you want to make any changes to an existing electrical installation, including any parts that have been rewired, all such works need to be done by a Part P-certified competent person. Then, in 2013 further changes were introduced, reducing the range of electrical installation work that is notifiable; these new regulations removed some requirements in the kitchen and outdoors. What is Part P of the Building Regulations?Part P of the Building Regulations makes sure that, in the design and installation of electrical installations in the home, people are protected when operating, maintaining, and altering the installations from fire and injury. In particular, in areas and zones in the bathroom, there has to be appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage, and the electrical installations and wiring need to be done in a safe way, so as not to present an electric shock or fire hazard to people. Part P of the Building Regulations in particular addresses electrical work and rewiring done in the bathroom, any addition or alteration to an existing circuit in a special location, the installation of a new circuit, and the replacement of a consumer unit; all these need to be done by a competent electrical person. What is non-notifiable is any other work such as additions or alterations to existing installations outside special locations, maintenance, replacement, and repair work.Buy Hager Consumer Units At Sparks we distribute a wide range of Hager Consumer Units (with the required RCDs, MCBs, and RCBOs) and BG Consumer units; these need to be installed by a registered electrician.What are the Special Locations covered by Part P?Here are the special locations covered by Part P of the Building Regulations A room that contains a bath or a showerThe space surrounding a bath tap or showerhead where the space extends vertically from the finished floor level to a height of 2.25 metres or the position of the showerhead where it is attached to a wall or ceiling at a height higher than 2.25 metres from that level or horizontally where there is a bathtub or shower tray, from the edge of the bathtub or shower tray to a distance of 0.6 metresWhere there is no bathtub or shower tray from the centre point of the showerhead where it is attached to the wall or ceiling to a distance of 1.2 metres,A room containing a swimming pool or sauna heater.Furthermore, Part P of the Building Regulations applies to electrical installations in the following locations:A dwelling-house or a flat and parts of the installation that are outside the dwelling (fixed lighting and air conditioning units attached to outside walls, fixed lighting and pond pumps in the garden, etc), in outbuildings (such as sheds, detached garages, domestic greenhouses, etc). Common access areas of blocks of flats such as corridors and staircasesShared amenities of blocks and flats such as laundries, kitchens, and gymnasiumsBusiness premises (other than agricultural buildings) connected to the same meter as the electrical installation in a dwelling (for example, shops and public houses below flats).The Part P of the Building Regulations does not apply to electrical installations in locations such as:Business premises in the same building as a dwelling but with separate meteringLocations that supply the power for lifts in blocks of flats (Part P applies to lift installations in single dwellings).Buy Bathroom Ceiling LightsNote: We at Sparks do not offer advice on installing the bathroom ceiling lights, shower downlights, and shaver sockets; we only sell these, and you need to get a registered electrician to have them installed.How to make sure Electrical Work Meets the Requirements of Part P?All the electrical installations in a home, garden, conservatory or outbuilding must meet the current Building Regulations. However, any electrical work done in the special areas defined by Part P of the Building Regulations needs to be done by an electrical competent person, a Part P registered electrician. The person responsible for making sure that electrical work meets the requirement of Part P of the Building Regulations is the electrician.Buy the Denia Bathroom Ceiling Light If any electrical work is done by a DIY or freelancer who is not registered, local authorities can make homeowners or landlords remove or alter any work that doesn't meet the Building Regulations.How does Part P of the Building Regulations affect Me?The Part P of the Building Regulations requires that a registered electrician is used to do safe electrical installation work at home, especially in the special areas defined by Part P. Their work will meet the UK national standard, BS 7671 (requirements for electrical installations). When they finish their work, the registered electrician will provide you withAn Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Work Certificate that confirms that the work meets BS 7671; andA Building Regulations Compliance Certificate that confirms that the work meets the Building Regulations.What To Do when Electrical Installation Work needs to be Carried out in My Home?If electrical installation work needs to be carried out in your home, you need to make sure you know the current building regulations and act according to them. This means that you need to either tell your local authority building control about the installation work before it starts or employ an electrician who is registered with one of the Government-approved Part P schemes. You can find a registered electrician via this link. In the UK there are some defined competence self-certification schemes such as the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC), BESCA, Blue Flame Certification, NAPIT Registration Ltd and Certsure LLP trading as NICEIC and ELECSA, aimed at those who carry out installation work only as an adjunct to or in connection with the primary activity of their business. There is only one body currently authorised to operate third-party certification which is NAPIT.Buy Bathroom Pull Cord Switches At Sparks we sell a wide range of Bathroom Lights and Bathroom Wiring Accessories such as shaver sockets, pull cord switches, etc; all these need to be installed by a government-approved part-p electrician.Why use a Government-approved Part-P Electrician?Some homeowners may think that they can undertake any electrical work in their house, no matter what it is; they like to tinker with things and DIY is their hobby. However, when it comes to special locations in the home and around the home, it is best to be safe when doing any electrical work or installation. Here are some of the advantages of using a registered electrician who is part-P approved to do the electrical installation work:You won't have to pay any building-control charges.The registered electrician can deal with everything for you.The part-P electrician will arrange for you to receive a certificate that confirms the work meets Building Regulations.You have access to a formal complaints procedure if the work doesn't meet Building Regulations.You can choose to take out an insurance-backed guarantee when you have the work done, and you can make a claim if the work is later found not to meet Building Regulations.Part P of the Building Regulations - Further informationThis article was inspired by many of the following sources below, which we recommend for further reading:Part P Of The Building Regulations, via Electrical Safety First.Electrical safety: Approved Document P - Building Regulation in England covering electrical safety in dwellings. Via, the Building Regulations government page.Approved Document P: electrical safety, dwellings - the PDF file of the regulations.Part P Building Regulations via IET, the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

As far as bathroom lighting goes, Decoist suggests anything but downlights to illuminate the space in front of the mirror - that is to say, you. Any bathroom needs a proper mirror lighting to satisfy the demanding lady of the house and not only. It is a common made mistake to light the mirror from above, through a strip light. Downlights usually make a person look weary and tired, especially if there is no other light on to counter this effect. Now, we don't necessarily agree with Decoist's advice to "always choose two side lamps for mirror contemplation," but we can get behind the general idea. In fact, we're already there. Here are five of our favourite bathroom mirror lights from the Sparks Direct store! Tallin Over-Mirror Wall Lights The Tallin lights from Astro Lighting are actually a range, from the small 300mm long version to the whopping 1200mm high-output lamp pictured above, so if you browse the new "related images" tab you will find one for your needs. But they're chrome and boxy, which we like, and they project a great soft quality of light. Note: this light fitting is no longer available; it has been discontinued from the manufacturer.Ixtra Shaver Light Mirror lights are most commonly associated with vanity lighting, but there's no reason these fittings can't be functional as well. The Ixtra light bar has an integrated socket for electric razors, so you can see what you're doing first thing in the morning.Note: this light fitting is no longer available; it has been discontinued from the manufacturer. Adjustable Illuminated Shaving Mirror Okay, so you liked that last item but there's not enough space in the bathroom for a light above the mirror? What about this 19cm-diameter shaving mirror with both regular mirror and magnifying sides, plus a light around the rim? Better yet, that arm is totally adjustable! It's a new spin on a classic bathroom item, and we like it.Best Bathroom Shaver Lights Atlantic Adjustable Twin Spotlights If two people are sharing a (reasonably large) mirror, these Atlantic adjustable twin spotlights will ensure both of you can see yourselves equally well, even when you're doing totally different things like brushing your teeth and/or shaving and/or applying make-up (hopefully not at the same time). Cabaret 4-Globe Wall Light We can't write a post about our favorite bathroom lights without mentioning the Cabaret strip: on the face of it, this is just 4 globes arranged on a chrome bar, but it's a classic "Hollywood"-style fitting. These lights, and many more besides, are on offer in the Sparks Direct online store - why not browse the bathroom lighting section to find something that suits your style?Best Bathroom Wall Lights

For most men, shaving is an essential chore reserved for every couple of days. Not many enjoy it, but most do it. Whether you have mutton chops, a goatee or a full beard, chances are you will at least need a trim once in a while. If you take your facial grooming really seriously, then you’ll need some serious shaving accessories for your bathroom! That’s why we’ve decided it would be a good idea to run you through our guide of the best bathroom lights and bathroom electrical items to help you with your next shave. The Shaver Mirror Lights – These lights are a simple but stylish invention commonly found in the average British bathroom. The mirror light is fitted to your bathroom wall and usually comes along with a concealed shaver socket allowing you to plug in your electric shaver – no running out of battery mid-shave. The mirror also comes with illuminated lighting around the edges [The mirror is usually illuminated around the edges] making it easier to shave those hard-to-reach areas. These mirrors usually come with a pull cord beneath the mirror or some even come with a touch-sensitive switch. On top of all that, most modern versions are a very economical lighting solution for the modern bathroom. The Shaver Wall Lights – Shaver wall lights are a great addition to a bathroom if you already have a mirror on the wall. These lights will be situated above your bathroom mirror and carry very much the same benefits as a shaver mirror light in that they contain a shaver socket and they can contain pull cords or touch switches. You can also purchase shaver bathroom lights with dimmable settings allowing you to adjust the lighting to meet your needs. Stainless Dual Shaver Flat Sockets – This is a trendy acquisition for anyone with a modern, 21st-century bathroom requiring shaver plugs for their bathroom. These decorative and fashionable steel grey shaver sockets are compliant with housing rules and regulations and you can purchase them for American, Australian, European and British shavers. The plug socket also has safety interlocked shutters, which greatly reduces the chances of any nasty electrical shocks in the bathroom. Bathroom Uplighter – Another option to make your shave go as smoothly as possible is a bathroom uplighter. Some men find these beneficial when needing to shave under and around their chin. These lighters come in a variety of designs, but chrome appears to be the most popular. These lights can also emit a great deal of heat, with some of the lights getting as hot as 40 degrees Celsius.  Again, these can come with dimmable lights so you can adjust the brightness to your needs, and it should be noted that these uplighters should be used strictly indoors. Once you have a few of these and maybe some other bathroom electrical accessories in place, together with your own shaving kit you will be fully equipped for the easiest shave you have probably ever had. The above article was written for Sparks Electrical and posted in several places online, so we thought we should also post it here for your reading pleasure :)Shave Mirror Lights at Sparks

In the bathroom, you can have all kinds of useful combinations of fittings, one of which is the wall lamp together with the shaver socket. Why install a shaver socket into the wall when you can have a switched light fitting above the mirror or part of the mirror light? You get both the light fitting and the shaver socket at the same time in the same place. On our website we have some fittings for the bathroom that come with: the bathroom mirror, the wall light, and the shaver socket! They are generally called Bathroom Shaver Lights. Some even have a cabinet incorporated - you get the bathroom cabinet (for the toiletries, pills, etc) with a lighted mirror as its door, with a pull cord switch at the bottom of the cabinet, and you also get a concealed shaver socket on one of the sides. Many people still prefer the manual style of shaving, with the shaving cream/gel and the shaving blade, with a soothing or icy aftershave... But for those who still use the electrical shaver - whether you or your guests - you can install the stylish Seville Shaver wall light, or the Fuji Mirror Light with a Shaver Socket. More about the Bathroom Shaver Lights at Sparks Introducing a BG Nexus Metal Shaver Socket, sleek and slim design shaver socket in 4 finishes; Practical Astro Lighting Guide – the Task Lights in the bathroom, the Illuminated Mirrors with shaver sockets; New from Heritage Brass: the Primed White Screwless range of switches and sockets, including the bathroom shaver sockets.Bathroom Shaver Lights at Sparks