| Re: Switched Shaver socket
I did it on mine quite a few years ago.
Electrically, there is no problem with it.
I assume you are contemplating modifying the mirror lighting unit itself.
As for regs, I'm not sure. You are modifying the wiring of a light fitting that is attached to the mains wiring rather than modifying the mains wiring itself.
For example if you have electrical work done on a washing machine - that doesn't come under regs. But because it has a plug it can be considered a portable appliance.
But what if you have some repair work done on a built-in oven - does that come under the regs - I'm not sure.
I believe you can remove a light switch and replace it with another without having to get certification.
So if you remove the mirror unit and fit it with a different one (one that doesn't have switched shaver socket) then that might not need re-certification.
That's how I would rationalise it to myself. Whether right or wrong I'm not 100% sure.
Cheers,
Nigel
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