Recess light in shower
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jumper
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Unless the manufacturer requires, not that I know of.
kwired
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The NEC does not require either to be GFCI protected. The manufacturer instructions with almost all fans do require it.
Never seen the requirment on a recessed can - but there could be some that have it.
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As mentioned the NEC is silent on GFCI protection for either of those items and would merely defer to Article 110.
stickboy1375
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No, but you know you only need a wet location trim where subject to shower spray, yes? I've never seen a shower with the shower head pointed at the ceiling, but I have done a few baths with recessed rain heads that would qualify for a wet location.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I used an open trim in one shower but the shower ceiling was about 10 feet from the threshold.
stickboy1375
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People just use wet location trims because they think they have to... IMO, They think bathroom and wet goes hand in hand...
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Yep, I had an inspector question my use of open trims over a hydromassage tub-- no shower. Had to show him the article.
resistance
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No we don?t, we just think hair dryers and wet locations go hand and hand
:lol:
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Was it you Stickboy who posted this compliant picture-- fixtures are damp location rated.
stickboy1375
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Was it you Stickboy who posted this compliant picture-- fixtures are damp location rated.
I did ... I wired that bath room, non GFCI as well...
stickboy1375
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No we don?t, we just think hair dryers and wet locations go hand and hand
Bwahh...
resistance
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I was trying to make a joke about the hair dryer being dropped in a sink of water
arits74
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- dixie arkansas
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- working owner electrician
dennis our inspector requires a shower trim even if the can light is over a jacuzzi tub or soaking tub with no shower head.are you saying he is incorrect and what article did you show him because i read 410.10 d and it dont really say open trims are ok?thanks
stickboy1375
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Is this a state amendment or just his opinion? :roll: if you are in the 8' x 3' zone then the trims are required to be rated for damp location, if the luminaire is subject to shower spray, THEN you need a wet location trim, but I have yet to have a shower head pointed at the ceiling... :angel:
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arits74
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this is just his opinion.
kwired
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- NE Nebraska
Do they allow open trims outdoors in overhangs? That is a damp location also.
stickboy1375
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Yes.
samy_snow@msn.com
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Recess light in shower
Great question, but this makes me have a question of my own. I have seen many Shower Units have recess light/fan. My question is shouldn't the light socket be made of brass???
Great question, but this makes me have a question of my own. I have seen many Shower Units have recess light/fan. My question is shouldn't the light socket be made of brass???
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