Scope and object ObjectNormative references Definitions Designations Arrangement of the IP Code Elements of the IP Code and their meanings Examples for the use of letters in the IP Code Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts and against solid foreign objects indicated by the first characteristic numeral Protection against access to hazardous parts Protection against solid foreign objects Degrees of protection against ingress of water indicated by the second characteristic numeral Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the additional letter Supplementary letters Examples of designations with the IP Code IP Code not using optional letters: IP Code using optional letters: Marking General requirements for tests Atmospheric conditions for water or dust tests Test samples Application of test requirements and interpretation of test results Combination of test conditions for the first characteristic numeral Empty enclosures Tests for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the first characteristic numeral Access probes Test conditions Acceptance conditions For low-voltage equipment (rated voltages not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.) For high-voltage equipment (rated voltages exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c.) For equipment with hazardous mechanical partsTests for protection against solid foreign objects indicated by the first characteristic numeral Test means Test conditions for first characteristic numerals 1, 2, 3, 4