shower lighting

[liquidtite]

ive only been in industrial /commercial settings for about 8 mounths so im still getting used to the differnce between resi and commrcial codes .Im working in a hospital were the specs stated that they want the shower lights to be gfi protected .I dont remember doing this in residential or some comercial jobs so is this just a specific spec for hospitals or is it preety norm for commercial settings to have shower lights gfi protected

 

[infinity]

Typically not required but will add extra measure of safety. Simply a design issue.

 

[augie47]

On occasion, I will encounter shower lights or shower fan-lights where the manufacturer requires GFCI protection. Immaterial if the plans call for it, but out of curiosity you might check the lighting schedule/manufacture details.

 

[curt swartz]

On occasion, I will encounter shower lights or shower fan-lights where the manufacturer requires GFCI protection. Immaterial if the plans call for it, but out of curiosity you might check the lighting schedule/manufacture details.

I have never run across a fan or fan/light that the manufacture did not require GFCI protection. On the other hand I have never run across a recessed light that the manufacture required protection.

 

[brother]

I have never run across a fan or fan/light that the manufacture did not require GFCI protection. On the other hand I have never run across a recessed light that the manufacture required protection.

Most of the shower lights Ive seen require gfci protection when installed directly in a shower even if they are plastic. He also might want to check local amendments to the NEC, I know my area has a local code that requires it if any metal is exposed even if there are no manufacturer instructions that specify it. Here's a link to one manufacturer that requires it in their instructions.

http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/1015878_4.pdf

 

[jumper]

On occasion, I will encounter shower lights or shower fan-lights where the manufacturer requires GFCI protection.

Did one once. It was a shower light that was attached to a one piece handicap complete surround shower unit.

Used a dead front GFCI device.