Bathroom Lighting Advice

Knowing what sort of light fitting to install in a bathroom can be confusing, all bathroom fittings are subject to certain wiring regulations and must be selected according to each fittings Zone rating.

To make this process as simple as possible, we have included an image of the bathroom zones on our website, with detailed information below describing the requirements for each zone.

All our bathroom fittings have zone requirements included in there description, so to find the right fitting for your bathroom, simply look at the image to find out which zone you need a fitting for and match that zone to a light fitting in our bathroom lighting range.

Bathroom Zones



Zone 0
Interior of bathtub or shower tray IPx7 and low voltage supply (max 12v)

Zone 1
Perimeter of bathtub or shower tray up to a height of 2.25m above the floor - IPX4. Use IPX5 where water jets are used for cleaning purposes

Zone 2
Perimeter 0.6m wide around zone 1 and 0.75m above zone 1 - IPX4 use IPX5 where water jets are used for cleaning purposes

Zone 3
Perimeter 2.4m wide around zone 2 and 0.75m above zone 2 - use IPX5 where water jets are used for cleaning purposes. Otherwise no specified IP rating required, although lights should be suitable for their location and provide adequate protection against electric shock


What does all this mean?

Most of the ceiling spotlights and fittings in our bathroom section are rated for zone 2 and above, therefore they can go almost anywhere in the room. If your installing a light inside a shower you should select from our Recessed Lighting category and select a fitting with an IP65 (or over) Rating. We do not currently stock products suitable for installation in Zone 0. IF you require any further advice on the installation of bathroom lighting please contact our sales team on 01896 830421 who will provide you with expert advice on our bathroom products.

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Disclaimer: while we have attempted to make sure all the information on this page is accurate, you should always check with a qualified electrician to insure lights purchased from us are suitable for your bathroom. Scotlightdirect cannot take any responsibility for light fittings that are installed in incorrect zones.