Bathroom Lighting Safety Zones

The IEE regulations lay out what fittings are suited for particular applications.

Bathroom lighting safety zones. Zone 0 requires the highest IP value and Zone 3 the lowest. No IP Rating required. Zone 1 includes around 12 metres from the water source depending on your fittings.

Bathroom electrical zones explained Depending on how big your bathroom is and where certain items are situated your bathroom will be split into different zones which are suitable for different electrical items. Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage max 12v and be rated at least IP67 which is total immersion proof. Bathroom Zones All installations must comply to the guidelines which are based on a zone area which is similar to the installation of lighting around a swimming pool area.

For example Zone 0 covers areas inside baths or showers. Any Lighting used here must have a minimum rating of IP67 protected against immersion in water Zone 1. ZONE 0 Inside Shower Base and inside a bath or basin.

The higher its IP rating the more water-resistant it is. So any area inside the bath basin or shower tray. This diagram demonstrates the different zones and clearances between different.

Inside the bath or shower. An IP rating of at least IP44 is required. In the bathtub and shower.

Its also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at IP65 in. Bathroom Zone 2 Zone 2 is an area stretching 06m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 225m from the floor. Bathrooms are inherently wet rooms and electricity and water dont mix happily.