ᐅ Are electrical cables allowed to be installed under a shower?

Created on: 3 Jan 2019 23:14
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blaupuma
Hello everyone,

we are currently building, and the electrician has installed a cable under our shower. The cable then runs up through the shower wall and through the exterior wall (outdoor light).

Now I’m wondering if this is actually allowed?
The electrician says it is.

So the cable lies on the base slab.
There will be screed and insulation on top of it, and plaster and tiles on the wall.
(The cable is chased into the masonry.)
blaupuma4 Jan 2019 19:34
Example, not my shower

Shell construction corner with gray concrete blocks; red, abstract spray paint on the wall.
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Nordlys
4 Jan 2019 19:41
You have to make a decision. If you want to install a lamp outside, the cable will have to run that way. Otherwise, you will need to relocate your lamp. Again, I wouldn’t worry about it. But I’m also quite pragmatic. On our boat, electrical wiring sometimes runs through areas where water can accumulate, and everyone is still fine. RCD (residual current device)! Karsten
blaupuma4 Jan 2019 19:47
The plastering is already completely finished...

I just wanted to get your assessment.
The electrician said it’s okay, and I didn’t have the energy to insist on redoing everything.

The neighbor said it’s not compliant (also an electrician).
11ant4 Jan 2019 19:48
Nordlys schrieb:
On our boat, an electrical cable sometimes runs through areas where water can accumulate, and everyone is still fine. RCD (residual current device) protection!

Boats are built very close to the water and have wall thicknesses where you really cannot chase any cables. @blaupuma, sometimes I honestly wonder if you go to your mailbox without wearing a helmet.
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blaupuma4 Jan 2019 19:52
Yes, I am a bit unusual.

Here in the forum, I feel comfortable asking this.
In real life, people ask me what is wrong with me.
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Nordlys
4 Jan 2019 19:56
Treat yourself to a few days at Wacken in August. After that, you won’t care about those cables at all. It’s not that far from you anyway.