Bathroom Lighting Zones 18th Edition

This was previously known as zone 3 and is essentially anything in the bathroom that is not zones 0 2.

Bathroom lighting zones 18th edition. Section 715 extra low voltage lighting installations. Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage max 12v and be rated at least ip67 which is total immersion proof. Wall lights look better if they are hard wired into the wall with tiles laid over the top. The lower the zone number the higher the ip rating needs to be.

Selv with the transformer located beyond zone 2. Showers in laboratories or industrial areas. Each zone requires that a light fitting has certain capabilities denoted by its ip rating understanding ip ratings how are the zones in bathrooms defined. The following list provides an overview of the main changes within the 18th edition iet wiring regulations publishing 2 july 2018.

The extent of zone 2 when using uk bathroom electrical safety zones. 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. 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. Bathroom zones are areas where electrical equipment must offer a certain degree of protection against water.

Window recesses that extend into the area zone 1 occupies is also considered as zone 2. Bathroom lighting lighting needs to be functional but can also be adaptable for mood setting. Lighting in the bathroom is important. For example zone 0 covers areas inside baths or showers.

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. These regulations apply to domestic settings and not emergency facilities e g. Fittings in the bath need to be low voltage and rated at least ipx7. Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower itself.

Why do bathroom lights have an ip rating. If there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes a minimum of ipx5 is required. The best thing to do is to familiarise yourself with the current wiring regulations. These are the areas beyond zones 0 1 and 2.

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. The bathroom can be split into 4 zones zone 0 to zone 3. The circuit in this zone i e. 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.

Zone 1 for a shower room is 2 25m. Section 701 locations containing a bath or shower 18th edition. In the bath itself. The bathroom zone number refers to the amount of water likely to be present.