Can IP02 be used outdoors?

No. IP02 only provides dripping water at 15° tilt — it is not suitable for outdoor rain or spray exposure. Use it indoors or in fully enclosed dry locations.

Does IP02 protect against dust?

No. IP02 has no solid-object protection (first digit 0). Dust and debris can freely enter the enclosure.

IP02

Q: What does IP02 mean?

IP02 means the enclosure has solid-protection level 0 (No Protection) and liquid-protection level 2 (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.

Solid 0

No Protection

Liquid 2

Dripping Water at 15° Tilt

What IP02 means

The IP code IP02 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 0, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 2, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP02 can withstand.

For solid protection, the digit 0 means the enclosure is no protection. No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. The test method is no test required.

For liquid protection, the digit 2 means the enclosure resists dripping water at 15° tilt. Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position. The test procedure is drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total).

IP02 vs IP03: the higher rating adds spraying water. IP02 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP02 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.

Full specification table

Parameter	Solid digit (0)	Liquid digit (2)
Protection level	No Protection	Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Description	No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects.	Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.
Test method	No test required.	Drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total).
Object size / water pressure	Not applicable	0.3 mm/min drip rate
Test distance	Per standard	200 mm above
Test duration	Per standard	10 minutes (2.5 min × 4 positions)

Typical applications

Sheltered outdoor fixtures

Covered industrial equipment

NEMA equivalent

No direct NEMA equivalent — NEMA 250 does not map this combination.

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IP00vsIP02

IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP0

IP01vsIP02

IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP03

IP03 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP03 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP04

IP04 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP04 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP05

IP05 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP05 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP06

IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP07

IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP08

IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP09K

IP09K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP10

IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP1

IP02vsIP11

IP02 and IP11 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

IP02vsIP12

IP12 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP12 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP13

IP13 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP13 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP14

IP14 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP14 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP15

IP15 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP15 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP16

IP16 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP16 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP17

IP17 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP17 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP18

IP18 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP18 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP19K

IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP20

IP02 and IP20 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

IP02vsIP21

IP21 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP21 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP22

IP22 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP22 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP23

IP23 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP23 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP24

IP24 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP24 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP25

IP25 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP26

IP26 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP26 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP27

IP27 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP28

IP28 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP29K

IP29K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP29K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP30

IP30 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP30 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP31

IP31 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP31 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP32

IP32 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP32 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP33

IP33 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP33 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP34

IP34 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP34 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP35

IP35 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP36

IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP37

IP37 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP37 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP38

IP38 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP38 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP39K

IP39K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP39K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP40

IP40 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP40 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP41

IP41 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP41 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP42

IP42 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP42 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP43

IP43 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP43 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP44

IP44 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP45

IP45 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP46

IP46 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP47

IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP48

IP48 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP49K

IP49K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP50

IP50 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP50 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP51

IP51 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP51 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP52

IP52 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP52 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP53

IP53 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP54

IP54 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP55

IP55 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP56

IP56 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP57

IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP58

IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP59K

IP59K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I

IP02vsIP60

IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP61

IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP62

IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP63

IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP64

IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP65

IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP66

IP66 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP67

IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP68

IP68 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IP0

IP02vsIP69K

IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; I

IP02

What IP02 means

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Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

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Frequently asked questions about IP02

IP02

What IP02 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP02

All IP02 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP02

What IP02 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP02

All IP02 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP02

What does IP02 mean?

Can IP02 be used outdoors?

Does IP02 protect against dust?

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What IP02 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP02

All IP02 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP02

What does IP02 mean?

Can IP02 be used outdoors?

Does IP02 protect against dust?

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