
34 Domestic installation practice
of switch is extremely easy to operate, and less likely to be damaged if
accidentally knocked.
A suitable mounting height for wall switches controlling lighting points is
1.37 m above floor level. A uniform height is desirable.
Switches in dangerous situations
IEE Regulations Part 6 requires that any switches in a room containing a fixed
bath or shower must be situated so as to be normally in accessible to a person
using a fixed bath or shower. In such cases, the switch may be placed in a
suitable position outside and immediately adjacent to the normal access door
of the room, or may be of the type (describe ...