Get Bathroom Lighting Zones & Regulations
Get Bathroom Lighting Zones & Regulations.
This is the area directly above a bath and within a shower more information about bathroom zones and wiring regulations can be found on the voltimum website.
You should always seek advice from a qualified electrician before installing lighting within a bathroom.
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You may probably already be aware water and electricity don't mix too well together.
But finding the right place to there are 3 electrical zones that have been identified by the iee wiring regulations; This distance effectively rules out the option of installing mains sockets in most bathrooms.
Bathrooms are defined as areas of increased electrical hazard.
Water and electricity make a potentially lethal combination.
The iet wiring regulations make up the uk's national standard for safe electrical installation, and they set out zone 2: Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower.
Truly effective bathroom lighting blends safety and practicality with relaxing aesthetics.
It is therefore essential to comply with special safety regulations for the lighting system.
N.b regulations apply to domestic applications only, according to iee wiring regulations (17th edition) bs 7671.
For detailed information refer to the i.e.e.
Bathroom lighting zones + ratings.
Wiring regulations are there to give us guidelines on whats safe and whats not so you may have already heard about bathroom lighting zones? General lighting rules for bathrooms.
This applies in the uk only and is from the 17th edition of bs7671 as used in.
There are many electrical fixtures that call the bathroom home, lighting, fans, heaters, shaver sockets, shower rails etc.
There are zones in your bathroom which reflect the increased danger to you from electrical appliances and electricity.
There are specific regulations that must be adhered to when installing lighting in wet areas.
But finding the right place to there are 3 electrical zones that have been identified by the iee wiring regulations; Guidance notes lighting in bathrooms (uk) bathroom lighting zone regulations this note is designed to help you decide on the correct type and location of light fittings in a bathroom.
Inside the bath or shower cubicle.
You should always seek advice from a qualified electrician before installing lighting within a bathroom.
Description of the three zones in bathrooms and what can be installed in each.
It is therefore essential to comply with special safety regulations for the lighting system.
General lighting rules for bathrooms.
Bathroom zones define where you can place light fittings when it comes to water resistance.
We often advise on bathroom lighting as part of our lighting design service so here is a quick guide to the regulations and how they apply to lighting.
The most important thing to consider when choosing your bathroom light is whether they are safe to use.
All our bathroom lights are ip rated for zones 2 and 3 so you know exactly where in your bathroom it is safe to install.
This applies in the uk only and is from the 17th edition of bs7671 as used in.
Light fittings with an ipx4 specification are only permitted in zones 1 and 2, while those in zone 3 don't require a specific ip rating.
