IP Ratings Table for Lighting
IP code structure and common exposure contexts for Australian lighting checks.
Table PDFIP Ratings Table for Lighting
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| IP code or digit | Protection meaning | Lighting context | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| First digit | Solid object and dust protection. | Helps compare enclosures for dusty, exposed or accessible locations. | It does not describe water protection. |
| Second digit | Water ingress protection. | Helps compare fittings near spray, rain or washdown exposure. | It does not override installation rules or location limits. |
| IP20 | Basic touch and object protection, no water rating. | Dry internal rooms and protected interiors. | Not a wet-area or outdoor exposure conclusion. |
| IP44 | Splash-resistant category commonly seen in protected wet or outdoor-adjacent contexts. | Use as an exposure cue only. | Bathroom and exterior suitability depends on the exact location and installation. |
| IP54 | Dust-protected and splash-resistant. | Garages, utility areas and sheltered exterior contexts. | Not a washdown or immersion rating. |
| IP65 | Dust-tight and protected against water jets. | Exposed exterior or hose-adjacent contexts where the whole fitting is rated. | Cable entries, orientation and installation still matter. |
| IP67 | Dust-tight and temporary immersion rated. | Special exposure contexts, not general room lighting. | Immersion rating is not a wiring design instruction. |