Where is Zone 1 in a bathroom?

Zone 1 is the area above the bath or shower tray to a height of 2.25m from the floor. Any fitting used in this zone must have a minimum rating of IPx4* , which means it is protected against water spray from all directions.

What is Zone 1 and Zone 2 in bathroom?

The space under the bath tub or shower basin is considered to be zone 1. However, if the space under the bath or shower basin is only accessible with a tool, it is considered to be outside the zones. Zone 2 for a bathroom is the same height as zone 1 (2.25m) extended to 0.6m around the bath.

What is the height of Zone 1 in a bathroom?

Zone 1 in simple terms, if often labelled as the 'splash zone,' where installed equipment is likely to get wet but would not necessarily be submerged. The area directly above zone 0 to the height of 2.25m from the bottom of the bath or shower is zone 1.

What are the zones in a bathroom?

Bathroom zones are areas where electrical equipment must offer a certain degree of protection against water. The bathroom zone number refers to the amount of water likely to be present. The lower the zone number, the higher the IP rating needs to be. For example, Zone 0 covers areas inside baths or showers.

Is a wet room all Zone 1?

What zone applies to wet rooms? Wet rooms must apply to Zone 0.

Bathroom Zones in a Wet Rooms Explained - Fixed Water Outlet and Calculating Zone 0 and Zone 1

What does bathroom Zone 2 mean?

Zone 2 – Is the area 600mm above or to the side of the bath and shower and still 2.25m from the floor. Zone 2 is the area least likely to get wet but, still a likeliness of the odd splashes.

Can a shaver socket go in Zone 1?

Shaver Sockets

In relation to bathroom zones, shaver socket regulations state that one must be placed at least 3m horizontally from the boundary of zone 1.

Where can a shaver socket go in a bathroom?

Electrical shaver sockets must always be within a safe distance from the sink, bath or shower to avoid splashes. They must be located more than 3m from the edge of a bath or shower. A popular location for a shaver socket is near a sink, windowsill or shelf, where it can easily be charged between uses.

What zone is the ceiling above a shower?

Zone 1 is the area above the bath or shower to a height of 2.25m from the floor. In this zone a minimum rating of IP45 is required but it is generally accepted that IP65 is to be used. It's also worth noting that most shower lights are rated at IP65 in any case.

How far should a shaver socket be from a sink?

Shaver sockets should be installed 300mm from the edge of the sink unit, or you can site the shaver socket in zone 2 which runs from the edge of the bath or shower cubicle to a distance of 600mm from the bath / shower cubicle up to the height of 2.25m.

Can I install a socket in my bathroom?

Electrical sockets are permitted in bathrooms or shower rooms as long as they are located more than 3m from the edge of the bath or shower.

How close can a light switch be to a shower?

Unless installed as part of a listed tub or shower assembly, switches will not be installed in wet locations. The NEC states that a damp/wet location is within 36 inches of either the edge of a tub sink or basin or an area that is subject to spray.

Can you put a socket in a bathroom cupboard?

A socket in a bathroom cupboard is not unsafe if used properly. If it is safe and "legal" to install one then it is not the job of an electrician to refuse to do it on the basis of imagined misuse, any more than it is the job of a kitchen fitter to refuse to install a hob, or a shop to refuse to sell a chip pan.

Can extractor fans go in Zone 1?

Bathroom Zone 1 - IPX4

In this zone a minimum rating requirement is IPX4. Recommended extractor fans which are rated to a minimum of IPX4 include: Silent 100.

Can I put any light in my bathroom?

As long as you follow the correct safety procedures and make sure you install lights outside of the zones requiring IP rated fittings, you can use any lighting to make your bathroom as stylish as you like.

Can I put a light switch in a bathroom?

For light switches, plate switches can be used on the inside of the bathroom, but these must be suitable for use in the bathroom, given the high levels of humidity and condensation. And they also must be at least 0.6m away from the bath or shower. A pull cord can be used instead, in any location in the bathroom.

Can you put a downlight above a shower?

With IP65 downlights, your total light protection can be installed over your shower or bath without the danger of any possible safety issues (such as electrocution), something that can not be guaranteed with IP64 or less downlights.

Do bathroom lights need to be damp rated?

Bathroom lights do not need to be damp rated in dry spots. It's recommended that lights directly exposed to any moisture should be damp-rated. It's essential to check the damp rating of the lights, especially if you're purchasing them for your bathroom or outdoor patio.

Can a shower pull cord be in zone 2?

Pull cord switches – The cords of cord-operated switches are allowed in Zones 1 and 2; however, the body of the switch must be outside of the zones. In most cases, this is achieved by the switch being ceiling mounted and the ceiling height being above the 2.25m of the zones.

Can I plug toothbrush into shaver socket?

In short, yes it will work but the socket may eventually fail. Not just toothbrushes which often take 24 hours to charge or are designed to be permanently trickle charging but rechargeable shavers too.

How can I charge my electric toothbrush without a shaver socket?

I don't have a 2 pin shaver socket in my bathroom, what do I do? You need to purchase an 2 pin adapter, that will allow you to connect a 2 pin shaver plug such as that on your electric toothbrush to a 3 pin socket.

Why are electrical sockets ever rarely installed in bathrooms?

Bathrooms are considered to be a special location for electrical installations because they have an increased risk of electric shock for the users, due to being so close to water.

How do I prevent electric shock in my bathroom?

Make sure at least one GFCI outlet is installed in your bathroom. These circuit breakers save lives and prevent electrocution by stopping the flow of electricity when an electrical appliance falls in the water. Cover light fixtures, especially ones in your shower.

What circuit should a shaver socket be on?

In terms of wiring up a shaver socket there are two different routes that you can go down: Existing lighting circuit: Taking a feed wire from the bathroom lighting circuit to connect to shaver socket. This is generally the most popular method as an existing ligting circuit should be present in most bathrooms.

How far does a Power Point need to be from a bath?

Power-point locations & sinks

Power-points must be a minimum of 150mm from the edge of the water container (i.e bathroom sink). However, Bluegum recommends you allow at least 300mm, just to be safe.