17th edition bathroom lighting regs

[bluecallum]

Hi can someone put me straight on what sort of lighting you are allowed above a shower cubicle(shower screen does not go right upto the ceiling) in a domestic property above 2.25m,has it got to be a 12v light or are you allowed a 230 v ip44 rated light,as i have just been picked up on it by a niceic inspector,Thanks

[patspark]

bs7671 page 167
701.512.2 external influences
installed electrical equipment shall have at least the following degrees of protection
(i)
in zone 0 ipx7
(ii)
in zones 1 and 2 ipx4
see page 167 for zone examples

hope this helps