IP rating

[markyspark76]

Hi, does anyone know or where I can find what the IP rating of lights and switches should be for a room containing a vented battery system for emergency lighting.the building is for a theatre on a army camp the istallation is 40 years old,cheers .

 

[Evans Electric]

Are the gasses explosive ?

Try consulting the relevent BS perhaps.

 

[markyspark76]

Yes they are the old lights are explosion fittings but the switches are just standard types thanks anyway

 

[Manator]

All fittings including the light switches will have to comply to the relevant British Standard, this would far outweigh the definition of a simple IP rating.

 

[Sidewinder]

Is the area zoned under DSEAR?

 

[steptoe]

I remember doing an open storage area a while back for chemicals and even the glands were a special order.

 

[Manator]

Is the area zoned under DSEAR?

The picture I included is a Zone 1 compliant. I would think like you say, the OP will require to know if the area is indeed zoned.