Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

[danfac]

I have been trying to find out exactly what the NEC says regarding electric baseboard heaters in relation to bathtubs and toilets as far as distances allowed, etc.... I can't seem to find any info on that.

 

[caj1962]

Re: Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

no information, no restrictions. The only thing the code would say is if the heaters 120 volt then they would have to be GFCI protected.

 

[hurk27]

Re: Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

Caj1962

The only thing the code would say is if the heaters 120 volt then they would have to be GFCI protected.

Where in the NEC does it say this?

If your talking about if is a plug and crod connected then of course it will be GFCI protected as it is required for receptacles in a bathroom.

 

[websparky]

Re: Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

2002 NEC 110.3 Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment.
(A)(8)Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment

(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

[ October 12, 2003, 11:42 AM: Message edited by: websparky ]

 

[hurk27]

Re: Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

Websparky
Then you could apply that to everything in a bathroom, even the lights I don't think this was the intent of the CMP's?
And yes if it is required by the manufacture then it is required by the NEC

 

[websparky]

Re: Baseboard heaters in bathrooms

hurk27,

Yes, you could and I believe you should apply it to every electrical thing in the bathroom!
(90.7 Examination of Equipment for Safety.)