Zone 1 Bathroom Lights

Whilst it is important to select the style of fitting to suit your decor safety is the most important factor when choosing a light for your bathroom.

Zone 1 bathroom lights. As we mentioned above sockets have to be a minimum of 3m horizontally away from the nearest boundary for zone 1. Zone 2 is an area stretching 06m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 225m 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 and Zone 1 are the most heavily regulated when it comes to safety Zone 0 covers submerged lights which must be completely immersion proof while zone 1 refers to the area immediately above the bath to a height of 225m from the floor where IP65 lighting is recommended. Yes a plate switch is allowed outside the zones of a bathroom. In this zone an IP rating of at least IP44 is required.

Around a sink or wash basin it is a 60cm radius of any tap. Zone 2 Same as above requires a minimum of IP44. Directly above the bath or shower up to a height of 225 metres.

Out of 5 stars. Many of our bathroom lights are suitable for bathroom Zones 1 and 2 Durability Along those same lines is the question of durability. A switch should be at least 06 m from the edge of the bath or shower outside the zones.

Pull cord switches are allowed in Zones 1 and 2 and are recommended as they are suitable for environments with high humidity and condensation levels. Bathroom lights are built to withstand moisture so you are less likely to experience rusting or the build-up of lime and calcium. Rated 45 out of 5 stars 42 total votes.

If the fitting is fed by 240v supply a 30ma residual current device RCD must also be used to protect the circuit in this zone. Zone 2 Zone 2 can be seen as a 06m extension to any areas considered to be Zone 1. Zone 1 medium grey is the area above the bath or shower to a height of 225m from the floor.