low voltage chandilier over tub

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hi all, quick question about 410.10(D). 1. is hanging a fixture over tub, that uses low voltage(12 volt) and GFCI protected be a solution to the 410 article? Or is it more about any hanging fixture that might fall and hurt someone?? Just trying to answer the questions correctly........Thanks
 
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hi all, quick question about 410.10(D). 1. is hanging a fixture over tub, that uses low voltage(12 volt) and GFCI protected be a solution to the 410 article? Or is it more about any hanging fixture that might fall and hurt someone?? Just trying to answer the questions correctly........Thanks
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The code does not say anything about low voltage,That said i don't think any Electrical inspector would let that fly.:)

410.10(D) Bathtub and Shower Areas. No parts of cord-connected
luminaires, chain-, cable-, or cord-suspended luminaires, lighting
track, pendants, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall
be located within a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally
and 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or
shower stall threshold. This zone is all encompassing and includes
the space directly over the tub or shower stall. Luminaires
located within the actual outside dimension of the bathtub
or shower to a height of 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top
of the bathtub rim or shower threshold shall be marked for
damp locations, or marked for wet locations where subject to
shower spray.
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greenjeans said:
hi all, quick question about 410.10(D). 1. is hanging a fixture over tub, that uses low voltage(12 volt) and GFCI protected be a solution to the 410 article? Or is it more about any hanging fixture that might fall and hurt someone?? Just trying to answer the questions correctly........Thanks
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You can't GFCI protect the secondary side of a transformer, just so you know...
 
In another thread, I believe that I suggested the use of 12 volt lamps in a light fitting that was mounted too close to a bath or spa.
A respected member stated even with the lower voltage it would still be a violation.

I believe that so doing would be safe in practice, but that is not the same as being code compliant.

A GFCI on the primary side of a transformer wont protect against against ground faults on the secondary side.
It is possible to protect against ground faults on the secondary side of the transformer, but so doing would probably require a special GFCI. A standard one might work, but the inbuilt test circuit wont work at the much reduced voltage.
 
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