Bathroom Lighting Zones 17th Edition

Bathroom Shower Room zones explained.

Bathroom lighting zones 17th edition. Zones are created vertically and horizontally from the switch. They are now identified from 0 to 2 with 0 being the wettest - the previous zone 3 is no longer defined. Section 702 - Swimming pools and other basins - The requirements now include fountains and the zones have changed from A B and C to 0 1 and 2 ie.

These included changes to the zonal system RCD protection on all bathroom circuits and 230 V socket outlets permitted 3 m horizontally from the boundary of zone 1. These were called safe zones in the 17th and earlier editions now renamed prescribed zones in the 18th edition. Bathroom zones 17th edition.

It did exist in the 16th and earlier editions. If you have any questions about the IP rating of our products please contact customer services on customerservicesbuyitdirectcouk or 0871 244 0935. This includes 60 cm beyond a partition wall marking the end of zone 1.

These zones take into account windows doors walls ceilings and partitions assessing the level of risk in each zone. There is no zone around a basin basin taps or toilets. The space under a bath is zone 1 but if the space is fully enclosed and cannot be accessed without the use of a tool it is outside the zones.

Installed in this zone must have a minimum rating of IPX7 which is totally immersion proof. There is no zone 3 - this was deleted with the publication of the 17th edition. For more information about bathroom lighting zones please read the IEE wiring regulations 17th edition or contact your local qualified electrician.

This is a handy reference guide it isnt an installation guide. Residual Current Devices RCDs have been commonplace in the UK since GreenBrook Electricals PowerBreaker was first launched over 40 years ago. If the design of the bathroom electrics began before that date then the requirements of the 16th edition or earlier apply.