ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN BATHROOMS IP44 & IP21 GUIDE IP 22 21 00 W Min. 60 cm Lights, mirrors and furniture with integrated electrical and lighting components must be Min. 60 cm suitably designed for use in the bathroom, differentiating different zones and IP ratings. ZONE ZON T E h 1 e IP rating is 1 a w ZO a N y o IP f 2 indicating how well electrical equipment protects against the ingress of moisture E a 2 nd 1 airborne particles. An IP21 rating will only cover typical living 225 cm ZONE 2 spaces, whereas the higher IP44 rating ensures that water, if accidentally sprayed with the shower, or 0 small narrow fingers can’t inadvertently come into contact with live components. ZONE 0 ZONE IP21 With very few exceptions, Dansani’s electrical and lighting products are all IP44-rated. This Min.60 cm means that they in. m 60 cm ay be placed closer to your shower or bath than products that are only IP21-rated. N S E in 2 c M e most bathrooms are not that large, this is crucial for your ability to legally ZO and safely choose your optimal bathroom layout. Below illustrates the limitations of using IP21-rated bathroom products compared to Dansani’s IP44-rated offer, which ensures a much better use of space and a much safer routine for you and your family. Min. 60 cm Min. 60 cm 225 cm ZONE 2 ZONE 1 ZONE 1 IP44 ZONE 2 ZONE 0 ZONE 0 IP44 Min.60 cm ZONE 2 Min. 60 cm IP 22 44 00 W Min. 60 cm Min. 60 cm 225 cm ZONE 2 ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 2IP21 ZONE 0 ZONE 0 IP21 Min.60 cm ZONE 2 Min. 60 cm IP 22 21 00 W ZONE 0 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 The wettest part of the bathroom, i.e. the bath and/or shower. Here the requirements for electrical installations are the strictest. Always seek professional guidance. From the outside of the bath or shower tray to 2.25 m height above the floor. Mirrors and furniture with electrical components should not be installed here. A limited area covering a radius of 60 cm from the outside of the bath I 2 o 20 r 0 shower ray and 2.25 m height above P 4 t 4 he W floor. Here a minimum IP44-rating is required and 230V electrica M l in. o 60 u cm tlets must not be installed. Min. 60 cm ZO In our price lists you will see that all of Dansani’s mirrors and mirror cabinets a 1 re IP44-ra N te E d 1 . IP44 All of our furniture with electrical components is also CE labelled with indica Z t O io N n E of classification Z . ONE 2 We recommend that installations are carried out by an authorised electrician in accordance with local legislation. 225 cm ZONE 2 0 ZONE 0 IP44 ZONE 2 NE 2 Min. 60 cm
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