WHAT IS IP RATING?
The resistance offered by the fixture to the penetration of solids and
liquids is indicated by the IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This is a two
digit number, the first number identifies the degree of protection against
the ingress of solids and the second number against liquids e.g. IP65
indicates total protection against dust and protection against low
pressure jets of water.

FIRST DIGIT                        PROTECTION AGAINST SOLIDS

SECOND DIGIT PROTECTION AGAINST LIQUIDS

0 No protection 1 Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm (e.g. accidental contact with the hand) 2 Protected against solid objects greater than 12mm (e.g. accidental contact with finger) 3 Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm (e.g. tools and wires) 4 Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm (e.g. fine tools and wires) 5 Protected against dust 6 Total protection from dust

0 No protection 1 Protection against vertical water drops (e.g. condensation) 2 Protection against direct sprays of water, up to 15° from vertical 3 Protection against direct sprays of water, up to 60° from vertical 4 Protection against water spray from all directions 5 Protection against low pressure jets of water from all directions 6 Protection against jets of water of similar force to heavy seas 7 Protection against immersion between 15–100cm 8 Protection against submersion