Is under canopy a damp location?

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dahualin

Senior Member

• Apr 30, 2008

• #1

I have seen CFL down lights recessed installed under canopy everywhere. They are obviously not listed for damp or wet location. I am wondering if the place under outdoor canopy is a damp location. What do you think?

 

stickboy1375

Senior Member

Location

Litchfield, CT

• Apr 30, 2008

• #2

dahualin said:

I have seen CFL down lights recessed installed under canopy everywhere. They are obviously not listed for damp or wet location. I am wondering if the place under outdoor canopy is a damp location. What do you think?

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Anything outdoor is a damp location. Anyhow, check out the definition of Location, Damp. it will answer your question.

 

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Controls

Member

Location

North East

• Apr 30, 2008

• #3

Article 100 Definitions: Location, Damp section.If you read it, canopies mentioned as part of damp locations. Not sure if this helps you. I am thinking that fixtures have to be listed for the areas (damp, wet, dry) where they are installed.

 

mdshunk

Senior Member

Location

Right here.

• Apr 30, 2008

• #4

What makes you think that CFL's are not okay for a damp location?

 

LarryFine

Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA

Location

Henrico County, VA

Occupation

Electrical Contractor

• Apr 30, 2008

• #5

mdshunk said:

What makes you think that CFL's are not okay for a damp location?

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Especially reflector CFL's, which have a glass or plastic envelope around the actual lamp.

 

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dahualin

Senior Member

• May 1, 2008

• #6

I thought open CFL downlights are not listed for damp location. After checking some lighting catalogs, I found a lot of downlights are listed for damp/wet location. Thanks.