This is the area within a bath tub only 12v selv safety extra low voltage equipment can be used.
Bathroom lighting zones 1 2 3.
Bathroom zone 3 outside zones zone 3 is anywhere.
It is good practice to regard the area around a wash basin within a 60cm radius of any tap as zone 2.
Zone 1 for a bathroom is the same width as zone 0 the width of the bath extending to 2 25m above the finished floor level.
Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage max 12v and be rated at least ip67 which is total immersion proof.
In this zone a minimum rating of ip45 is required but it is generally accepted that ip65 is to be used.
Zone 2 same as above requires a minimum of ipx4.
Zone 2 is an area stretching 0 6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2 25m from the floor.
The diagram shows a bathroom split into four clear zones.
Zone 1 requires a minimum of ipx4.
The three bathroom zones are.
Zone 2 is an area stretching 0 6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2 25m from the floor.
In this zone again an ip rating of at least ipx4 is required.
Zone o this is inside the bath or shower itself.
In this zone a minimum rating of ip44 is required.
0 1 2 and 3.
Lighting placed either side of the bath shower or wash basin up to 600mm 0 6m outside the perimeter of the water sources and up to 2 25m from the floor.
Zone 3 is.
When making your selection keep in mind that a minimal pedestal sink will probably allow a fixture with up to 3 lights while a 2 sink vanity will leave enough space for an 8 light vanity light.
Zone 1 is the area above the bath or shower to a height of 2 25m from the floor.
In these bathroom zones an ip rating of at least ip44 is required.
Any areas outside of the above lighting zones.
General guide to bathroom zones.
Zone 0 bathroom lights are for the inside of the bath or shower itself.
It s also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at ip65 in any case.
Zone 1 this area above the bath to a height of 2 25m from the floor.
Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage max 12v and be rated at least ip67 which is total immersion proof.
Zone 0 this zone requires a minimum of ipx7.
Lighting directly above the bath or shower up to 2 25 metres m from the floor.
Vanity light bars optimize the light in your bathroom and come in a variety of multilight styles from 1 light sconces up to 8 light bars.
In addition it is good practice to consider the area around a wash basin within a 60cm radius of any tap to be considered as zone 2.