What Is IP Resistance? 

The resistance offered by the fixture to the penetration of solids and liquids is indicated by the IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This is a 2 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 jets of water.

First Digit Protection                                                              Second Digit Protection
Against Solids                                                                          Against Solids

BATHROOM ZONING

Zone 0: Is the area inside the bath or shower. A minimum of IP67 is required (protected against immersion in water) and only SELV (max 12) 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 bathtub or shower tray above the sides of Zone 1 up to a distance of 60cm. This is external to Zone 1 and extends vertically 0.6M to a height of 3M. An IP rating of 64 is required.

Zone 3: Is the area external to Zones 0, 1 & 2, to a disatance of 2.4M from Zone 2 and a height above the floor of 3M. The protection required for luminaires in this zone foer normal domestic use is IP20.

Note: The above are guidelines only. Where water jets are being used for cleaning a minimum of IP65 applies.

WHAT IS CE  APPROVAL?

As of 1993 all lighting fixtures in Europe must bear the CE mark.

The CE mark is the manufacturers declaration to enforcement authorities that the product complies with all relevant European Directives, such  as Low Voltage Directive for Safety, and the Electromagnetic Compatability Directive for radio interference.