Zone 1 Bathroom Lights

Zone 2 light grey is the area stretching 60cm outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 225m from the floor.

Zone 1 bathroom lights. Rated a minimum of IPx4. Bathroom lighting installed in Zone 1 must be rated as at least IP44 - this rating denotes protection against solid objects larger than 1mm and splash resistance. In this zone a minimum rating of IP45 is required but it is generally accepted that IP65 is to be used.

Zone 2 Zone 2 can be seen as a 06m extension to any areas considered to be Zone 1. Its also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at IP65 in. Many of our bathroom lights are suitable for bathroom Zones 1 and 2 Durability Along those same lines is the question of durability.

Zone 1 Refers to the area above the bath or shower up to a height for 225 metres and requires a minimum rating of IPX4 splash proof plus RCD protection. A minimum rating IPx5 are the areas of ZONES 1 and 2 for where water jets are likely to be used for cleaning purposes. This is the area directly above a bath and within a shower cubicle up to 225M in height.

Around a sink or wash basin it is a 60cm radius of any tap. Rated a minimum of IPx4. In this zone a minimum rating of IP44 is required.

Directly above the bath or shower up to a height of 225 metres. Zone 1 Requires a minimum of IP44. Plate switches Are 230 V lighting switches plate switches permitted in a room containing a bath or shower.

Pull cord switches are allowed in Zones 1 and 2 and are recommended as they are suitable for environments with high humidity and condensation levels. Inside the bath or shower cubicle. Whilst it is important to select the style of fitting to suit your decor safety is the most important factor when choosing a light for your bathroom.