IP Ratings in damp areas
IP RATINGS IN DAMP AREAS
Application of IP ratings within damp locations
BS 7671: section 701 (17th Edition)
Guidance is provided by the above standard to the selection of luminaires within locations containing baths, showers and cabinets that contain a shower /and or bath; along with the surrounding areas.
| Zone | Equipment permitted | IP requirements |
| 0 | No switch gear | IPX7 |
| 1 | Luminaires | IPX4 IPX5 if water jets are likely to be used |
| 2* | Luminaires | IPX4 IPX5 if water jets are likely to be used |
* IP ratings in Zone 2 do not apply to shaver supply units, complying with BS EN 61558-2-5, located where direct spray from showers is unlikely.
a) bath tub
b) shower with basin
*Zone 1 if the space is accessible without the use of a tool. Spaces under the bath, accessible only with the use of a tool are outside the zones.
c) shower without basin but with permanent fixed
partition
