Are you allowed to have a socket in the bathroom?

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Sockets are not allowed in bathrooms or shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units) unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath or shower

Answered by Sarah, Electrical Safety Expert

Sockets are not allowed in bathrooms or shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units) unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath or shower.

Electrical shaver points must be a safe distance from the bath or shower to avoid splashes.

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