Use this guide to compare enclosure and ingress-protection language for wet-location, washdown, outdoor, dusty, or demanding egress applications.
Product paths to compare
| Project question | Product path |
|---|---|
| Need wet-location emergency lights? | Wet-location emergency lights |
| Need wet-location exit signs? | Wet-location exit signs |
| Need led wall pack lights? | LED wall pack lights |
| Need hazardous-location lights? | Hazardous-location lights |
Planning checkpoints
- Match the product rating to rain, spray, hose-down, condensation, dust, impact, and temperature expectations.
- Confirm whether the project uses NEMA enclosure language, IP ratings, or both.
- Keep cut sheets and installation location notes together for review.
Official references
Code note: This guide is a purchasing and planning aid, not a code determination. Confirm final requirements with the authority having jurisdiction, adopted code edition, engineer of record, and project documents.