tonype
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- New Jersey
Open top fixture in the bathroom - not within the plane that extends up from the tub edge, though still close. No GFCI protection. Shouldn't this be at least an enclosed fixture?
Can you touch this?
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petersonra
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- Northern illinois
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Why do you say it "should be"?
It is not in an area where it is likely to get sprayed.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Compliant as is this one.
But not this one
But not this one
jeremysterling
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- Austin, TX
You see, the spray is essential to impart motion to switch the light on. 
BMacky
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- Foster City, CA
I reckon that's one of those racoon alert devices for scaring the critters when they get in your house. Light goes on, AND motion sensor activates the valve flow switch and douses 'em. Of course they just head to the kitchen and raid the refer anyway.
Well that's unusual...:blink::lol:Compliant as is this one.
But not this one
mwm1752
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Does the listing show damp location and not subject to shower spray ? If so, then it is compliant
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- Placerville, CA, USA
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I can't quite tell whether the globes are part of the weatherproof fixture or are just normal indoor CFLs that are screwed in really tight.
The motion detector also activates the "shower cam" streaming to the Internet.
mwm1752
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Was referring to the OP.
IMO anyone wanting to stand in a tub filled with water able to touch the fixture such as Dennis's picture may have issues. Really the only time they most likely are to be energized is when the tub is being used. Would you feel comfortable letting your children use the tub. I'm not sure the tub wall mounts are damp rated.
The shower with the wet location fixture could be considered a pendant type off the base plate, If not, then use wet location lamps & lose the motion detector for compliance. Also something not recommended IMO.
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