IP14
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026Under IEC 60529, IP14 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Solid 1
> 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid 4
Splashing Water (all directions)
What IP14 means
The IP code IP14 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 1, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 4, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP14 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 1 means the enclosure is > 50 mm — back of hand. Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts.
For liquid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure resists splashing water (all directions). Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 l/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum.
IP14 vs IP15: the higher rating adds water jets. IP14 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP14 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 (1) | Liquid digit (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 50 mm — Back of Hand | Splashing Water (all directions) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts. | Oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 L/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum. |
| Object size / water pressure | 50 mm sphere | 50–100 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm |
| Test duration | Per standard | 5 minutes |
Typical applications
Sheltered outdoor fixtures
Covered industrial equipment
Bathroom zone fixtures
Covered outdoor lighting
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP14
IP14 splash-proof enclosure
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