BATHROOM ZONING
Zone 0: Is the area inside the bath or shower. A minimum rating of IP67 is required (protected against immersion in water) and only SELV (max 12V) fittings may be used. Zone 1: Is the area directly above the bath or shower tray and to a height of 2.25M. A minimum rating of IP65 is required. Zone 2: Is the area over the bath tub or shower tray above the sides of Zone 1 up to a distance of 60cm. This is the area external to Zone 1 and extends vertically 0.6m to a height of 3M. An IP rating of IP44 is required. Zone 3: Is the area external to Zones 0, 1 & 2, to a distance of 2.4M from Zone 2 and a height above the floor of 3M. The protection required for luminaries in this zone for normal domestic use is IP20. Note: The above are guidelines only. Where water jets are being used for cleaning, a minimum of IP65 applies.
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