Avoid costly mistakes. This guide explains bathroom fan installation zones, including safe distances from water sources and requirements. Wonder what are bathroom fan sones? Sones is a rating for how loud bath fans appear to be.
Check out my detailed guide on bathroom fan sones right here! Enjoy our bathroom zoning guide explains the classification of zones and where to install extractor fans and IEE Wiring Regulations. Before we get stuck into the technical part.
Here's a list of our 3 best selling bathroom fans that are suitable for all bathroom zones;Silent Tornado with Timer - A high power, super quiet, zone 1 wall/ceiling axial bathroom fan with a 5 Year WarrantyTornado. Extractor fans installed within zone 1 must be fitted with 12v SELV motors with the SELV transformers and isolators fitted outside of zone 0, 1 & 2. Zone 2 For a bathroom is the same height as zone 1 (2.25m) extended to 0.6m around the bath.
For a shower room is the same height as zone 1 extended to 0.6m around the shower basin. Bathroom Zones & IPX Ratings for Extractor Fans Fans should also be positioned to give an optimum flow of air through the whole room and to avoid pockets of residual air. The location of planned or existing door and window openings must be considered as well as sources of odours, stale air or condensation.
The best place to install your fan is above the bath or shower, so in Zone 1. Here is what we know about exhaust fans in the shower. Bathroom fan can be installed in a shower.
However, it must be connected through a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and that the fan should be shower rated. When it comes to installing extractor fans and lighting, understanding bathroom zones is crucial to adhere to safety standards and achieve optimal performance. This guide delves into the specifics of bathroom zones for extractor fans, compares them with those for lighting, and recommends suitable Airflow models for each zone.
What are bathroom zones and IP ratings? How do you know what IP rating YOU need? We explain how to fit bathroom electrics safely and with legal compliance. Vent-Axia SELV fans are IPX7, which makes them the safest option available, and with a SELV supply offers complete peace of mind. Vent-Axia recommends the use of IPX5 fans in the bathroom zone 1 and offers a range of IPX5 fans which also meets the regulations.
Classification of zones Zone 0: The interior of the bath or shower tray.
