Bathroom Lighting Zones 18th Edition

Zone 0 is the area inside the bathtub.

Bathroom lighting zones 18th edition.

If there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes a minimum of ipx5 is required. According to the iet 18th edition wiring regulations section 701 it is necessary to install ventilation products that meet a minimum of ipx4 in zones 1 and 2 of a bathroom. Zone 1 is the area directly above the bathtub to a height of 2 25m above floor level yellow in the diagram. Bathroom zones are areas where electrical equipment must offer a certain degree of protection against water.

Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage max 12v and be rated at least ip67 which is total immersion proof. This means that you can install a 230 v light fitting above a shower or bath as long as they have a rating of at least ipx4 i e. Why do bathroom lights have an ip rating. Regulations are very strict as to which lights you are able to use in a bathroom and to complicate matters bathrooms have different zones which determine what type of light you may use within that zone.

This section contains only minor changes including modifications to regulation 715 524 201. Shown green in the diagram. Selv with the transformer located beyond zone 2. Bathroom lighting lighting needs to be functional but can also be adaptable for mood setting.

For make up application and shaving it s best to have a bright light but if relaxing for a soak in the tub you ll want to be sure you can dim the lights. Enclosed and water protected. When thinking about lighting for your bathroom it is important to think about the below bathroom zones to ensure the lighting you want can be installed in your desired location. Note this is measured from the floor level not the interior of the bath.

Zone 1 for a bathroom is the same width as zone 0 the width of the bath extending to 2 25m above the finished floor level. If installed more than 0 6 m from the edge of a shower basin or bath outside the zones no special fitting is required but the luminaire must be of a suitable design for the conditions. The circuit in this zone i e. Zone 1 for a shower room is 2 25m.

These areas must have a particular. Lighting in the bathroom is important. For example zone 0 covers areas inside baths or showers. Zone 2 extends horizontally 60cm from the edge of zone 1 shown pink in the diagram.

The lower the zone number the higher the ip rating needs to be. This means that when installed correctly the product should prevent ingress of water and remain safe for use without the potential to cause harm to the end user i e. There are 3 bathroom zones that have been identified by the 18th edition iet wiring regulations and all applicable british standards. The following list provides an overview of the main changes within the 18th edition iet wiring regulations publishing 2 july 2018.

The bathroom zone number refers to the amount of water likely to be present. Zone 0 is defined as any area in a bathroom that can hold water.