Washing Machine In Bathroom Regs

You are all correct that it is common practice to have a washing machine in a bathroom on the continent of europe and i can very much see the sense from the point of view of hygiene.

Washing machine in bathroom regs.

However the uk regs covering the ip rating requirements and machine design suitability are for electrical safety and need to be followed. If you must install a washing machine in a bathroom seek out and consult the official regulations. Whirlpool units electric showers shower pumps ventilation equipment towel rails water heaters and luminaires. I can t guarantee there have not been any changes to the regulations since writing this article.

The machine is rated ipx4 power rated at 1850w has instructions as to how to remove the plug if required and the manual. Shave supply units are an exception due to their lower voltage. The washing machine should also be plugged in outside the bathroom and protected by an rcd. Installed outside zones 0 1 and 2.

In the uk due to strict building regulations plug sockets can t be fitted in the bathroom unless they are at least three metres from the bath or shower. The bathroom is large and the machine would fit 0 6m away from the basin and shower the only thing it states in the regs which is allowed are quote. I want to put a washing machine in a bathroom and here are the relevant details. Supplied by a switched fused flex outlet sockets not allowed installed outside zones 0 1 and 2.