American Lighting

This National Electrical Safety Month, we’re highlighting why IP ratings matter, with real-world application examples to help simplify specification across residential and commercial projects.

IP (Ingress Protection) ratings classify a product’s level of protection against dust and moisture:
• The first number refers to protection against solids and debris
• The second number refers to protection against water exposure

From dry indoor environments to exposed outdoor and wet-location applications, selecting the appropriate IP rating helps support safer installations, reliable performance, and longer product life.