In both cases, the cables are run down through the ceiling and down a chase cut into the wall to run to both locations

Zone 0 – the interior of the bath or shower which can hold water. No appliances should be installed here period!

If either of the above are ignored, if any issues occur and you cannot produce a certificate for the works then there is a good chance that your home insurance will be invalid, so it certainly isn’t worth the risk.

Once in place the cable was then tested to ensure there were no breaks etc. This is a necessary step as once the cable is filled over it’s a nightmare to have to dig it all out if it’s damaged. All wires are then set into the wall and capped with protective sleeving and then all chases are filled, smoothed off and the either painted or tiled over.In the UK there are very strict rules on who can and cannot do certain electrical jobs. This is mainly due to the fact that, as we all know, electricity is extremely dangerous and when working on or around it, it is essential that you know what you are doing. However if you are installing in an upstairs then you may be able to locate a suitable supply in the loft. This is often the easiest route as everything should be much more accessible.

In this example here we are using an existing lighting circuit so a 1mm twin and earth cable is run out from the top of the ceiling rose, down through the ceiling and down a chase that was cut into the wall.

Regulations for Installing a Shaver Socket

If no supplies are this conveniently placed then it may be that you have to take up some floorboards in an above room and run your supply from here. Wall chased out and cable placed in chase and protective UPVC pipe Step 3 – Install Fused Connection Unit (FCU) Once all the wires have been connected, the face plate is then screwed on to the pattress box, fixing it in place.