One switch for fan and power

Hey all,

Just completed the initial pre settlement inspections and found that the laundry room has one switch. The one switch powers both the exhaust fan of the room and the dual power point that connects the washing/dryer machine.

This means that the fan is always on whilst the washing/dryer machine is plugged in.

It sounds unreasonable to accept this. I have spoken to the builder about it but would like some solid advice from everyome here. Ie is it legal? Is there some building standard or regulation that must separate these two?

Property is an apartment built in the ACT

 

That isn't a bad thing.
Reduces any condensation from when you wash/dry your clothes.
Probably a very tiny space, could only fit one power point.

If you think it is unreasonable to live with that, maybe it's a deal breaker. For many it wouldn't be. I'm assuming this was done by a electrician. Our sparky did a similar thing with our exhaust fan and light switch in a tiny en-suite. The power point legally has to be out of the way from the water source by x meters, so the sparky made sure it was on the outside door trim. Not a bad thing, fan comes on when ever you are using the en-suite, reducing condensation issues and mold without having to flick two switches.

 

It's probably a requirement of your DA/CC that it's done this way.

 

Easiest way to get mould problems in areas close to laundry is from moisture from dryers and also from the bathroom if its attached to the laundry and door is left open when hot water is running.

 

This is standard in all new apartments I've lived in. It prevents mould. You'll find the bathroom likely has a similar setup but one switch for light and fan.

I've no idea why this would be a deal breaker.