Bathroom zones and ip ratings

[diyterry]

Am I right in thinking that zone 1 is in the shower and zone 2 is above the shower cubicle? and how do ip ratings relate to the zones?

 

[Octopus]

Dare I suggest you consult the regs books?

 

[westward10]

I see you are not an electrician, why the query.

 

[Baddegg]

On site guide best bet on that question terry....

 

[Pete999]

Am I right in thinking that zone 1 is in the shower and zone 2 is above the shower cubicle? and how do ip ratings relate to the zones?

Time to fork out for a copy of the OSG Terry, me thinks

 

[westward10]

He is a DIYer.

 

[Baddegg]

is this the same bathroom with the socket terry?

 

[diyterry]

is this the same bathroom with the socket terry?

Yes indeed

 

[Baddegg]

Any alterations and or additions to electrical installations in a special location (Bathroom) is notifiable to the council by law Terry so unless you’re with a scam/scheme I’d leave it mate

 

[diyterry]

I see you are not an electrician, why the query.

I need to buy a new light for my shower and while some in homebase have which zone the light is for others have an IP rating instead.

 

[MDJ]

As post 2, I mean come on OP really?

 

[Taylortwocities]

You are lucky to still have a Homebase.

 

[cliffed]

Usually when you buy fittings for bathrooms,they have information on their packaging,telling you about the zones.
Real good information,not like some of our not very informative fellow electricians,get a life men.
See you at the pub ha ha .

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Zone zero is the shower tray or in the bath.
Zone 1 is above the shower or bath up to a height of 2.5m.
Zone 2 is the space from the edge of the shower tray or bath to 600mm and again is 2.5m high.
The IP rating for electrical fittings outside of the zones is IPx4. In some circumstances IPx5 is required.

 

[Taylortwocities]

height of 2.5m.

It's 2.25m. Making most modern ceilings outside of zones.

Section 701 - Locations containing a bath or shower - https://www.voltimum.co.uk/articles/section-701-locations-containing