Bathroom Zones 18th Edition

Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower itself.

Bathroom zones 18th edition. The lower the zone number the higher the ip rating needs to be. 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. The previous iee 16th edition identified zones within the bathroom to illustrate what type of electrics in the bathroom can be used or installed and these have been updated in the 17th edition. Outside zones beyond zone 2 when the size of a bathroom extends beyond zones 0 1 and 2 portable equipment can be used if it s flex length does not enable them to be used in zone 2.

Window recesses that extend into the area zone 1 occupies is also considered as zone 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. Lighting in the bathroom is important. 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.

Considered special zones within a bathroom. There are 3 bathroom zones that have been identified by the 18th edition iet wiring regulations and all applicable british standards. This was previously known as zone 3 and is essentially anything in the bathroom that is not zones 0 2. Bathroom zones are areas where electrical equipment must offer a certain degree of protection against water.

Why do bathroom lights have an ip rating. So any area inside the bath basin or shower tray. The bathroom zone number refers to the amount of water likely to be present. For example zone 0 covers areas inside baths or showers.

For instance a hairdryer can be installed in the outside zones as long as its stretched length does not allow it to be used in zone 2. These zones take into account windows doors walls ceilings and partitions assessing the level of risk in each zone with specific. The extent of zone 2 when using uk bathroom electrical safety zones. Whirlpool tub increasing numbers of homeowners are turning luxury into a reality by installing spa baths.

Zone 0 is defined as any area in a bathroom that can hold water. These are the areas beyond zones 0 1 and 2. Zone 0 zone 1 zone 2 outside of zones guide to siting equipment in a location containing a bath or shower pocket guide 1 2 replaces pocket guides 1 2 zone 1 if the space is accessible without the use of a tool spaces under the bath or shower tray accessible only with the use of a tool are outside the zones window recess zone 2 notes. This zone requires a minimum of ipx7 and only 12v selv equipment should be used.

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 electrical shocks or electrocution.