Does an Extractor Fan Need a Fused Spur

The fan also requires a local means of switching off for mechanical maintenance (537.3. … 2.5) and, therefore, a standard switch fused spur should suffice, unless there is a permanent live also required; in which case the switch will need to be double-pole.

Does an extractor fan need an isolator?

You only need an isolator for the fan, if you want to be able to isolate the fan. There’s no law or Regulation stating you must have an isolator. In fact, unless you are wired directly to the incoming supply you have an isolator, the main switch or an MCB/fuse in you Consumer Unit.

Can you wire extractor fan lighting circuit?

Introduction. Extractor fans in bathrooms are frequently powered from a lighting circuit. This is because many include a “run on” capability that is triggered by the operation of the light switch, and it is not permitted to have a device powered from two separate circuits.