JCC Leviton-Catalogue 33

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Bathroom Lighting Zones Bathroom zone locations

The correct lighting for bathroom application must not only be illuminating and aesthetically pleasing, but also adhere to IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: 2008, section 701. The regulations identify ‘zones’ within a bathroom that are GHHPHG WR EH DW ULVN IURP ZDWHU LQJUHVV DQG LQGLFDWH ZKDW type of electrical appliance can be installed in each zone.

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Zone 0 MIN. IPX7 This refers to the interior of the bath or shower that can hold water. Requires electrical products to be low voltage (max. 12V) and rated IPX7, which is immersible up to 1m.

Zone 1 MIN. IPX5

Zone 2 MIN. IPX4 Covers an area 0.6 meters wide

The area above the bath or shower up to a height of 2.25m. Requires a minimum of IPX4, plus RCD protection. IPX5 should be considered if water jets may be present (for cleaning purposes).

immediately next to, and all around Zone 1, and to a height of 2.25m. Wash basins should also be treated as Zone 2. The minimum rating here IPX4.