Degrees of Protection Ratings
IP Ratings are otherwise known as ‘Ingress Protection Rating’ are used to define levels of sealing effectiveness against foreign bodies such as dirt and moisture. You will often see IP followed by 2 numbers (IP00), the first number in an IP rating is the level of protection against solids such as dust and the second number indicates the level of protection against water, e.g. IP(dust protection level, water protection level). Sometimes there is the third digit used – normally an ‘x’. This is when only one rating is being addressed, e.g. IPx4 is only referencing the moisture rating. According to the EN 60529 classification system:
Solids Rating 1 No protection 2 Protected against solid objects over 50mm in size, e.g. large tools 3 Protected against solid objects over 12mm in size, e.g. fingers 4 Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm in size, e.g.wires and small tools 5 Protected against solid objects over 1mm in size, e.g.wires and bugs 6 Limited protection against dust ingress; harmful amounts can’t get in 7 Protected against dust ingress; dust can’t get in
Moisture Rating 1 No protection 2 Protected against vertically falling drops of water 3 Protected against direct sprays of water with light tilted 15 degrees from vertical light rain 4 Protected against direct sprays of water with light tilted 60 degrees from vertical strong rain 5 Protected against sprays of water from all directions, e.g. gentle spray with a hose 6 Protected against strong jets of water from all directions, e.g. strong spray with a hose 7 Protected against strong jets of water from all directions, e.g. cleaning with a high-pressure hose 8 Protected again temporary immersion in water no deeper than 50cm, e.g. flood 9 Protected against continuous immersion in water no deeper than 100cm, e.g. pool light
EXAMPLE: An IP Rating of IP65 will be protected against dust ingress and strong jets of water from all directions
About Domus Line Founded in the north east of Italy in a region with strong industrial traditions, Domus Line flourishes in international markets due to its pragmatic approach, creative flair and technological expertise. Their lighting products are distributed in over 70 countries across all continents. Domus Line’s collaboration with designers enables them to develop solutions that combine the best Italian creativity with functionality. Research, innovation, design, reliability, not to mention a focus on safety, sustainability, and ethics when managing the brand’s relations and reputation, are the values that set them apart, reflected fully in their products. Ethical manufacturing for social sustainability: Domus Line endorses and respects the ethical principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers’ rights around the globe. Sustainability: Domus Line achieved their zero-emissions goal in 2024. During 2025 they are focused on a full sustainability plan including carbon footprint calculations. Scan the QR code on page 8 to find out more about Domus Line’s sustainability plan. Bathroom Zoning Now you know what your IP Rating means, it’s time to talk bathroom zones. Your bathroom is divided into 4 zones. Below is a guide to figure out which zone your light can sit within based on your IP Rating. Zone 0: Inside the bath or shower. Any lighting used must have a minimum rating of IP67. Zone 1: Above the bath or shower to a height of 2.25m. A minimum rating of IP44 is required. Zone 2: The area stretching to 0.6m outside the bath or shower and above the bath and above the bath or shower if over 2.25m. A minimum IP Rating of IP44 is required. Outside the zones: Anywhere beyond zones 0, 1 and 2 where water jets are not used for cleaning purposes.
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