Bathrooms in the UK and Europe are divided into IP zones. See diagram here

What is IP?

IP stands for Ingress Protection and is followed by two numbers. The first numeral following IP denotes the degree of protection against the intrusion of solid objects and the second numeral denotes the degree of protection against water in electrical enclosures.

IP44 is a technical definition of ‘waterproof':

An IP44 rating denotes that the electrical enclosure is protected against solid foreign objects greater than 1mm and splashing water. Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

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What is UL?

Widely adopted as standard in North America, UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories Inc an independent product safety testing and certification organization.

Specific to lighting, UL requires a luminaire to be marked for a dry, damp, or wet location.

Dry Locations:
A location not normally subject to dampness, but may include a location subject to temporary dampness, provided ventilation is adequate to prevent an accumulation of moisture. (A common application of this concept would be a dry-location luminaire installed above a mirror or vanity in a bathroom.)

Damp Location:
An exterior or interior location that is normally or periodically subject to condensation of moisture in, on, or adjacent to, to the luminaire.

Wet Locations:
A location in which water or other liquid can drip, splash, or flow on or against electrical equipment. [A common application of this concept would be a luminaire installed in a shower, where it is in close proximity to steam and water splash must be a damp- or wet-location luminaire].

Definitions: From UL Standard Publication 1598, and application notes from Lamps in the Damp

Further information can be found on www.ul.com.

UL options:

The Bathroom Guide on the product page will state the UL options we offer as standard for the fixture. Other ratings may be possible with modifications.

We always suggest seeking the advice of your installing electrician to ensure the suitability of the fixture.

You can view our range of finishes under the personalisation tab, or on the product page under ‘Finishes At a glance’.

	Finishes with this symbol are recommended for exterior use.

We recommend a Stove Lacquer (a clear protective coating baked on) for finishes with this symbol.

The Stove Lacquer will preserve the appearance of the finish when exposed to moisture.

Please note stove lacquer may even out some tones and add a slight sheen to the finish.

Highly suitable for outdoor use all designs can be specified in any paint colour, from any paint supplier, or matched to a Pantone or RAL colour.