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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope and object . 8
2 ObjectNormative references . 8
3 Definitions . 9
4 Designations . 11
4.1 Arrangement of the IP Code . 11
4.2 Elements of the IP Code and their meanings . 11
4.3 Examples for the use of letters in the IP Code . 12
5 Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts and against solid foreign
objects indicated by the first characteristic numeral . 13
5.1 Protection against access to hazardous parts . 13
5.2 Protection against solid foreign objects . 14
6 Degrees of protection against ingress of water indicated by the second
characteristic numeral . 15
7 Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts indicated
by the additional letter . 17
8 Supplementary letters . 17
9 Examples of designations with the IP Code . 18
9.1 IP Code not using optional letters: . 18
9.2 IP Code using optional letters: . 19
10 Marking . 19
11 General requirements for tests . 19
11.1 Atmospheric conditions for water or dust tests . 19
11.2 Test samples . 20
11.3 Application of test requirements and interpretation of test results . 20
11.4 Combination of test conditions for the first characteristic numeral. 20
11.5 Empty enclosures . 21
12 Tests for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the first
characteristic numeral . 21
12.1 Access probes . 21
12.2 Test conditions . 21
12.3 Acceptance conditions . 23
12.3.1 For low-voltage equipment (rated voltages not exceeding 1 000 V
a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.) . 23
12.3.2 For high-voltage equipment (rated voltages exceeding 1 000 V a.c.
and 1 500 V d.c.) . 23
12.3.3 For equipment with hazardous mechanical parts. 23
13 Tests for protection against solid foreign objects indicated by the first
characteristic numeral . 24
13.1 Test means . 24
13.2 Test conditions for first characteristic numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 . 24
13.3 Acceptance conditions for first characteristic numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 . 24

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13.4 Dust test for first characteristic numerals 5 and 6 . 24
13.5 Special conditions for first characteristic numeral 5 . 26
13.5.1 Test conditions for first characteristic numeral 5 . 26
13.5.2 Acceptance conditions for first characteristic numeral 5 . 26
13.6 Special conditions for first characteristic numeral 6 . 26
13.6.1 Test conditions for first characteristic numeral 6 . 26
13.6.2 Acceptance conditions for first characteristic numeral 6 . 26
14 Tests for protection against water indicated by the second characteristic numeral . 26
14.1 Test means . 26
14.2 Test conditions . 27
14.2.1 Test for second characteristic numeral 1 with the drip box . 28
14.2.2 Test for second characteristic numeral 2 with the drip box . 28
14.2.3 Test for second characteristic numeral 3 with oscillating tube
or spray nozzle . 28
14.2.4 Test for second characteristic numeral 4 with oscillating tube
or spray nozzle . 29
14.2.5 Test for second characteristic numeral 5 with the 6,3 mm nozzle . 30
14.2.6 Test for second characteristic numeral 6 with the 12,5 mm nozzle . 30
14.2.7 Test for second characteristic numeral 7: temporary immersion between
0,15 m and 1 m . 30
14.2.8 Test for second characteristic numeral 8: continuous immersion
subject to agreement . 31
14.3 Acceptance conditions . 31
15 Tests for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the additional letter . 31
15.1 Access probes . 31
15.2 Test conditions . 31
15.3 Acceptance conditions . 32

Annex A (informative) Examples of IP coding for the verification of protection
of low-voltage equipment against access to hazardous parts . 38
Annex B (informative) Summary of responsibilities of relevant technical committees . 44

Bibliography . 46

Figure 1 – Jointed test finger . 33
Figure 2 – Test device to verify protection against dust (dust chamber) . 34
Figure 3 – Test device to verify protection against vertically falling water drops (drip box) . 35
Figure 4 – Test device to verify protection against spraying and splashing water;
second characteristic numerals 3 and 4 (oscillating tube) . 36
Figure 5 – Hand-held device to verify protection against spraying and splashing water;
second characteristic numerals 3 and 4 (spray nozzle) . 37
Figure 6 – Test device to verify protection against water jets (hose nozzle) . 37

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