IP05
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026Under IEC 60529, IP05 specifies no protection against solid objects and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
Solid 0
No Protection
Liquid 5
Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
What IP05 means
The IP code IP05 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, 5, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP05 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 5 means the enclosure resists water jets (6.3 mm nozzle). Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kpa, 12.5 l/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.
IP05 vs IP06: the higher rating adds powerful water jets. When specifying IP05 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 (5) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | No Protection | Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle) |
| Description | No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. | Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | No test required. | Standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kPa, 12.5 L/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions. |
| Object size / water pressure | Not applicable | 30 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 3 meters |
| Test duration | Per standard | 1 minute per m², min 3 minutes |
Typical applications
Outdoor equipment
Weather-exposed enclosures
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP05
IP05 outdoor enclosure
All IP05 comparisons
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