I am working on a project where we have installed 277volt lights to back light several mirrors located at sinks in a locker room. The light fixtures are behind the mirrors and someone standing at the sink could eaisly place their hand behind the mirror and come in contact with the light fixture. The e.e.on the project says all we need to do is put a plastic lens over the opening to prevent contact with the fixture which is only 8 inches above the sink. I say we need GFCI protection and a lens,although I was told there is no 277v .GFCI breaker available for the panels we have on the project. Am I right or wrong ?
277 v. vanity mirror lighting
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jzups said:
What is your code reference for GFCI protection on any vanity light???
For the most part only RECEPTACLES in Bathrooms require GFCI protection. No receptacle = no GFCI. There is something about a light over a tub needing GFCI in some cases but I don't have an NEC to look it up right now and it would not appy to this installation.
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haskindm said:
There is no GFCI required for a light over a tub, however there are manufacturers instructions that require GFCI protection when the fan is installed over a shower area. I have never seen a light that requires GFCI for a bath--- The nec does not require it but does have other requirement for lights over tubs, etc. 410.4(D) 2005
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