keith gigabyte
Senior Member
- Location
- New Kensington, Pa
situation: Customer constructing 1200 sq foot addition. In the master bath they want outlets on either side of tub. The tub is a typical bathtub. Fill every use from permanent faucet associated with tub, designed for one person, max water depth less than 42 inches, self contained drain to house plumbing. It sits along the wall but centered in room. I immediately said I need to check the code, but I don't think that is allowed. Side note there is a shower stall in the room too (not that it would matter)
checked Bathrooms Article 210..article 406..article 550..article 551..article 552 lots of good info but nothing specific to distance to tub.
Went to article 680 swimming pools, fountains and similar installations. Looking for the definition this falls into. can't find one; closest i can find is Storable swimming pool, wading, or immersion pool.
Following that I get into section II permanently installed pools. 680.22 (a)(2) other receptacle locations. 6 feet from inside. seems legit...but home owner stated what if i have a small 8'x8' bathroom? My vanity basin outlet would violate the 6 foot rule.
He wants these outlets and I cannot find a definitive answer allowing; but have found one disallowing (680.22) but he shot that on in the foot.
I can always defer to AHJ but at this point i want to know out of my own curiosity
Thanks
checked Bathrooms Article 210..article 406..article 550..article 551..article 552 lots of good info but nothing specific to distance to tub.
Went to article 680 swimming pools, fountains and similar installations. Looking for the definition this falls into. can't find one; closest i can find is Storable swimming pool, wading, or immersion pool.
Following that I get into section II permanently installed pools. 680.22 (a)(2) other receptacle locations. 6 feet from inside. seems legit...but home owner stated what if i have a small 8'x8' bathroom? My vanity basin outlet would violate the 6 foot rule.
He wants these outlets and I cannot find a definitive answer allowing; but have found one disallowing (680.22) but he shot that on in the foot.
I can always defer to AHJ but at this point i want to know out of my own curiosity
Thanks