Bathroom Lighting

How do I know if a light is suitable for a bathroom?

IP Ratings (Ingress Protection) IP44, IP65

IP stands for Ingress protection and is used to inform the customer on suitability for areas where there is the possibility that water may come into contact with the fitting (bathrooms and outdoor).

An IP rating is stated as a two digit number, the first digit dictates how protected the fitting is against solid objects whilst the second digit dictates how protected the fitting is against liquids.

All outdoor lighting and bathroom lighting are IP43 or greater for example IP44, IP65.

Please see the below diagram as a guide to where IP rated lights can be used in the bathroom.

Bathroom Zones Diagram