{"id":693,"date":"2026-06-25T01:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T01:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/?p=693"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:31:16","slug":"ip-ratings-for-hazardous-area-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/ip-ratings-for-hazardous-area-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"IP Ratings for Hazardous Area Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the Codes Actually Mean for Your Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A maintenance team installs a new control station in Zone 1. The equipment is Ex-certified and marked IP65. Six months later, water ingress causes a short circuit inside the enclosure. The IP rating was appropriate. The installation was wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gap shows up more often than it should during Ex inspections across Malaysian and offshore facilities. The difference between what the IP code certifies and what the installation environment demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the two digits actually mean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IP stands for Ingress Protection, defined in IEC 60529. The rating uses two digits where the first describes protection against solid particles, the second against liquids. Neither digit has anything to do with explosion protection. IP and Ex certification are separate and complementary requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IP rating decoder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- IP Rating Table \u2014 WordPress Custom HTML Block \u2014 1440px optimised -->\n<style>\n  .torr-ip-wrap {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    border: 2px solid #0a518f;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 81, 143, 0.10);\n    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 always 5 columns, never collapses \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ip-row {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1.8fr 1.8fr 2fr;\n    align-items: stretch;\n  }\n\n  .torr-ip-cell {\n    padding: 18px 22px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n    word-break: break-word;\n  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\u2500\u2500 digit pill \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ip-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 7px 16px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    white-space: normal;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  .torr-ip-white .torr-ip-pill {\n    background: #e8f1fb;\n    color: #0a518f;\n  }\n  .torr-ip-orange .torr-ip-pill {\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);\n    color: #ffffff;\n    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 rating badge \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ip-badge {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    min-width: 42px;\n  }\n  .torr-ip-white .torr-ip-badge {\n    background: #e8f1fb;\n    color: #0a518f;\n  }\n  .torr-ip-orange .torr-ip-badge {\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);\n    color: #ffffff;\n    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 animation \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  @keyframes torrIpFadeUp {\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }\n    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n  }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 0.06s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 0.12s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 0.18s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 0.24s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 0.30s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 0.36s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 0.42s; }\n  .torr-ip-data:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 0.48s; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"torr-ip-wrap\">\n\n  <!-- HEADER -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-header\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 3v18\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h6\"\/><path d=\"M3 15h6\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Digit\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Rating\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 1 0 20\"\/><path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0 0 20\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><path d=\"M12 2c-2.5 3-4 6.5-4 10s1.5 7 4 10\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Protection (solids)\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 8 2 12c0 5.52 4.48 10 10 10s10-4.48 10-10c0-4-4.48-10-10-10z\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Protection (liquids)\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Typical application\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 1 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">1st digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">4<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Objects \u22651mm (tools, wires)<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Indoor control panels<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 2 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">1st digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">5<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Dust protected (limited ingress)<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Most industrial enclosures<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 3 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">1st digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">6<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Dust tight (no ingress)<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Offshore, outdoor, heavy industrial<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 4 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">2nd digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">4<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Splashing water any direction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Indoor wash-down areas<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 5 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">2nd digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">5<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Water jets any direction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Outdoor enclosures, general industrial<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 6 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">2nd digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">6<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Powerful water jets<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Offshore, exposed outdoor installations<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 7 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">2nd digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">7<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Immersion up to 1m for 30 min<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Subsea connectors, flood-prone areas<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 8 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ip-row torr-ip-data torr-ip-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-pill\">2nd digit<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ip-badge\">9K<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">\u2013<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">High-pressure, high-temp washdown<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ip-cell\">Food processing, offshore deck equipment<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- end torr-ip-wrap -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-065d54c688f8bef313b50c0db0a3ed3b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:69px;border-top-left-radius:300px;border-top-right-radius:300px;border-bottom-left-radius:300px;border-bottom-right-radius:300px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>The most common ratings in industrial hazardous areas are IP54, IP55, IP65, IP66, and IP67. Each represents a different level of protection, and specifying the wrong one for your environment is a compliance failure waiting to happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IP ratings and Ex protection are two different things<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An IP rating does not determine Ex compliance, and Ex certification does not automatically guarantee adequate environmental protection. Ex protection concepts (Ex d, Ex e, Ex n) govern how equipment contains or prevents ignition. IP ratings indicate how well the enclosure protects against dust and water. Both are required. Neither substitutes for the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Ex d enclosure might carry IP54, which is adequate for a sheltered indoor Zone 1, but entirely inadequate for an offshore Zone 1 exposed to salt spray and pressure washing. The Ex certificate remains valid. The installation does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>During Ex inspections, incorrect IP rating for the environment is one of the most consistently found non-conformances, particularly where equipment has been added or relocated without updating hazardous area documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum IP rating by environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- IP Environment Table \u2014 WordPress Custom HTML Block \u2014 1440px optimised -->\n<style>\n  .torr-ipenv-wrap {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    border: 2px solid #0a518f;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 81, 143, 0.10);\n    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 always 3 columns, never collapses \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-row {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1.4fr 2.4fr;\n    align-items: stretch;\n  }\n\n  .torr-ipenv-cell {\n    padding: 20px 26px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n    word-break: break-word;\n    min-width: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 header \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-header {\n    background: #0a518f;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-header .torr-ipenv-cell {\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.07em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-header svg {\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 data rows \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-data {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 81, 143, 0.08);\n    animation: torrIpEnvFadeUp 0.55s ease forwards;\n    opacity: 0;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* white row *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-white {\n    background: #ffffff;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-white .torr-ipenv-cell {\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-white:hover {\n    background: #f0f6ff;\n  }\n\n  \/* orange row *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-orange {\n    background: #fe6b16;\n    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-orange .torr-ipenv-cell {\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-orange:hover {\n    background: #e55e0f;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 rating badge \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .torr-ipenv-badge {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 7px 16px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    white-space: normal;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-white .torr-ipenv-badge {\n    background: #e8f1fb;\n    color: #0a518f;\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-orange .torr-ipenv-badge {\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);\n    color: #ffffff;\n    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 animation \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  @keyframes torrIpEnvFadeUp {\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }\n    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n  }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }\n  .torr-ipenv-data:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.40s; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"torr-ipenv-wrap\">\n\n  <!-- HEADER -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-header\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Environment\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Minimum IP rating\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4\"\/><path d=\"M12 8h.01\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Notes\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 1 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-data torr-ipenv-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Indoor, sheltered, Zone 1 or 2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ipenv-badge\">IP54<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Dust protected, splash resistant<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 2 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-data torr-ipenv-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Outdoor, onshore industrial<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ipenv-badge\">IP65<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Dust tight, water jet resistant<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 3 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-data torr-ipenv-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Offshore or coastal \u2014 salt spray<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ipenv-badge\">IP66<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Many operators specify IP67 for added margin<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 4 \u2013 ORANGE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-data torr-ipenv-orange\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Deck equipment \u2014 high-pressure washdown<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ipenv-badge\">IP67 or IP69K<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Immersion or high-pressure rated<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ROW 5 \u2013 WHITE -->\n  <div class=\"torr-ipenv-row torr-ipenv-data torr-ipenv-white\">\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Humid tropical climate \u2014 Malaysia onshore<\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\"><span class=\"torr-ipenv-badge\">IP65 minimum<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"torr-ipenv-cell\">Upgrade to IP66 where monsoon exposure exists<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- end torr-ipenv-wrap -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where installations go wrong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mismatch-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mismatch-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mismatch-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mismatch-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/torr.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mismatch.png 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common IP rating failures fall into three categories. First, if the equipment is specified for one environment and relocated to a harsher one, the IP rating follows the original specification, not the new location. Second, the cable gland IP rating does not match the enclosure. A perfectly rated enclosure is immediately compromised if the gland has a lower rating. Third, damaged enclosures that are not replaced or resealed. For example, a cracked IP65 enclosure is not an IP65 enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All three are avoidable with proper documentation, periodic Ex inspection, and a clear policy on what IP rating is required where across your facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book an Ex Equipment Audit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torr Energy\u2019s Ex inspection team checks IP ratings against your installation environment as part of every audit and tells you exactly where the gaps are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What the Codes Actually Mean for Your Installation A maintenance team installs a new control station in Zone 1. The equipment is Ex-certified and marked IP65. Six months later, water ingress causes a short circuit inside the enclosure. The IP rating was appropriate. The installation was wrong. 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