Ip65 Rated Lights In Bathrooms

In this zone a minimum rating of ip45 is required but it is generally accepted that ip65 is to be used.

Ip65 rated lights in bathrooms.

Only a rating of ip68 bathroom lighting and electricals are water resistant against long periods of immersion. These downlights come in various finishes and feature a 90 minute protection against the spread of fire. An ip67 light fixture meanwhile is completely dust tight and can withstand temporary water immersion. We recommend our selection of fire rated downlights which are all rated ip65 and ideal for bathrooms especially our sleek evofire range.

The type of product that requires an ip rating in the bathroom does vary but generally it s anything that uses electricity. It s also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at ip65 in any case. Pack of 4 high quality branded ip65 fire rated bathroom downlights. Zone 2 bathroom lights can be used in an area stretching 0 6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2 25 from the floor.

Zone 2 is an area stretching 0 6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height. For ceilings in excess of. It s also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at ip65 in any case. We recommend that if possible a higher rated ip65 light is used if the light is to be fitted in the shower cibicle although the regulations are for a minimum of ip44.

A minimum of an ip44 rating is recommended for lighting installed in zones 2 and 3 of a bathroom and ip65 and above is required for zone 1 regions near water sources.