ZONE 0

Is the interior of the bath tub or shower tray. We do not supply lighting for this zone.

ZONE 1

This is the area directly above the bath or shower tray to a height of 2.25M above the floor. A minimum of IPX4 (splash proof) is required for normal domestic use.

ZONE 2

This is the area over the bath tub or shower tray above Zone 1. This is the area external to zone 1 and extends vertically 0.6m external to zone 1 to a height of 2.25M. Protection required is the same as zone1.

ZONE 3

This the area shown above Zone 2 in the illustration above. This is the area external to zone 2 to a distance of 2.4M from Zone 2 and a height above the floor of 2.25M. The protection required for normal domestic use is IP20. We recommend that you consult a qualified technician to ensure that all wiring and supply are protected in accordance with regulations before undertaking any work in a bathroom. The above does not apply to communal baths and showers where jets of water are used for cleaning purposes.

IP RATING EXPLAINED

The IP (Ingress Protection) standard is a system for classifying the degrees of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical equipment. e.g A bathroom light fitting rated IP65 means that: It is totally protected against dust and gives protection against water jets and water projected by a nozzle from any direction. Please use the table below to help you further.

FIRST NUMERAL

Protection against human access or solid objects
0 - No protection
1 - Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 50mm and over (e.g. accidental insertion of hands
2 - Protected against solid objects over 12mm (e.g. jointed fingers)
3 - Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm (tools)
4 - Protected against solid objects over 1mm (small wires)
5 - Protected against dust - limited ingress permitted (no harmful deposit)
6 - Totally protected against dust

SECOND NUMERAL

Protection against harmful ingress of liquids
0 - No protection
1 - Protected against drops of condensed water. Drops of condensed water falling on the enclosure shall have no harmful effect.
2 - Protection against drops of liquid. Drops of falling liquid shall have no harmful effect when the enclosure is tilted at an angle up to 15 degrees from the vertical.
3 - Protection against rain. Water falling in rain at an angle equal or smaller than 60 degrees with respect to the vertical shall have no harmful effect.
4 - Protection against splashing. Liquid splashed from any direction shall have no harmful effect.
5 - Protection against water jets. Water projected by a nozzle from any direction under stated conditions shall have no harmful effect.
6 - Protection against conditions on ship decks (deck watertight equipment). Water from heavy seas shall not enter the enclosures under prescribed conditions.
7 - Protection against immersion in water. It shall not be possible for water to enter the enclosure under stated conditions of pressure and time.
8 - Protection against indefinite immersion in water under specified pressure. It shall not be possible for water to enter the enclosure.