Do all sockets installed in a garage need to IP rated e.g. MK weatherseal type of socket?
I ask because people I know with newish build (90s) houses, their sockets and switch in the garage are of that type or cheaper equiv. But older properties I've seen have all sorts in the garage e.g. metal sockets and some even standard plastic ones.
Am I seeing this trend for IP rated sockets/switches due to a modern reg? If its not a reg, then what is advisable for a typical tools/car storage use garage? Maybe this is more of a dust than a water issue re: IP sockets?
EDIT: Forgot to say, garage is seperate out-building not integral to house.
I ask because people I know with newish build (90s) houses, their sockets and switch in the garage are of that type or cheaper equiv. But older properties I've seen have all sorts in the garage e.g. metal sockets and some even standard plastic ones.
Am I seeing this trend for IP rated sockets/switches due to a modern reg? If its not a reg, then what is advisable for a typical tools/car storage use garage? Maybe this is more of a dust than a water issue re: IP sockets?
EDIT: Forgot to say, garage is seperate out-building not integral to house.