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L ad L C IP Zoning Information What is IP Zoning? To illustrate IP zoning regulations, we show a bathroom area divided up into areas or ’ZONES’ which are classified using the numbers 0, 1, 2 Luminaires are then assigned an ‘IP RATING’ which indicates how much protection they provide against ingress of water and other particles. Each zone has a minimum IP requirement that must be met if a fitting is to be installed in this area. IP Zoning Information AU-DLL401 AU-WLD07 AU-BLL814 AU-WU691/R AU-STL671 ZONE Inside the bath or shower. Any fittings used here must be SELV (max. 12V) and 0 have a minimum rating of IPX7 (protected against immersion in water) ZONE Above the bath or shower to a height of 2.25m. A minimum rating of IPX4 is 1 required *(see note 1) ZONE 2 shower if over 2.25m. An IP rating of at least IPX4 is required *(see note 1)The area stretching to 0.6m outside the bath or shower and above the bath or OUTSIDE Anywhere outside zones 0, 1 & 2. Where water jets are not to be used for ZONES cleaning purposes, the general rules of BS7671 apply *(see note 1) Please note: Zone 3 has been removed under 17th edition wiring regulations BS7671 Notes: 1.In zones 1 & 2, if there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes, a min. of IPX5 is required. 2.In zones 1 and 2, SELV or 240V luminaires may be used (subject to IP rating) 3.There is no requirement for luminaires to be protected against particles or solid objects, e.g. IPX4. 4.The above information is intended as a guide only. For detailed information, refer to the I.E.E. Wiring regulations (BS 7671: 2001 Section 601). N.B. All final circuits require 30mA RCD protection  !  !      # "    15


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