Closet lighting

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Hi, if I install recessed lighting in a large walking closet are they subject to clearances or are the considered out of the space?
 
geochurchi said:
Hi, if I install recessed lighting in a large walking closet are they subject to clearances or are the considered out of the space?
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Well since people always ask me how fast my street lights are moving, I'm going to ask you how fast your closet is walking! (j/k). I'm not sure if that was talk-to-text or a slip but it's a walk-in closet just like a walk-in cooler. :)

I believe the intent of the code would consider that within the space.

Does anyone have any information to the contrary?
 
Clearances around fixtures from clothes in a closet/storage/or shelving is for safety reasons -- are the prints recorded as a closet or dressing area?
 
geochurchi said:
Hi, if I install recessed lighting in a large walking closet are they subject to clearances or are the considered out of the space?
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Recess fixtures are not subject to clearances in a closet they are outside of the clearance space dimensions.
 
mopowr steve said:
Recess fixtures are not subject to clearances in a closet they are outside of the clearance space dimensions.
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:? Recessed cans must have an enclosed lens and be within 6" of storage areas

410.16 Luminaires in Clothes Closets.
(A) Luminaire Types Permitted. Only luminaires of the
following types shall be permitted in a closet:
(1) Surface-mounted or recessed incandescent or LED luminaires
with completely enclosed light sources
(2) Surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent luminaires
(3) Surface-mounted fluorescent or LED luminaires identified
as suitable for installation within the closet storage
space
(B) Luminaire Types Not Permitted. Incandescent luminaires
with open or partially enclosed lamps and pendant
luminaires or lampholders shall not be permitted.
(C) Location. The minimum clearance between luminaires
installed in clothes closets and the nearest point of a closet
storage space shall be as follows:
(1) 300 mm (12 in.) for surface-mounted incandescent or
LED luminaires with a completely enclosed light
source installed on the wall above the door or on the
ceiling.
(2) 150 mm (6 in.) for surface-mounted fluorescent luminaires
installed on the wall above the door or on the
ceiling.
(3) 150 mm (6 in.) for recessed incandescent or LED luminaires
with a completely enclosed light source installed
in the wall or the ceiling.
(4) 150 mm (6 in.) for recessed fluorescent luminaires installed
in the wall or the ceiling.
(5) Surface-mounted fluorescent or LED luminaires shall
be permitted to be installed within the closet storage
space where identified for this use.
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Dennis is correct. If you use recessed cans in a closet they need a protective lens. That has a tendency to cut down on the amount of light the can would usually provide. I generally use these in closets and they work great.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia...mount-Wraparound-Light-FMLWL-48-840/205570126

People can actually see the true colors of their clothes. Not such a big deal for most guys but the ladies like to be color coordinated :p :
 
goldstar said:
Dennis is correct. If you use recessed cans in a closet they need a protective lens. That has a tendency to cut down on the amount of light the can would usually provide. I generally use these in closets and they work great.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia...mount-Wraparound-Light-FMLWL-48-840/205570126

People can actually see the true colors of their clothes. Not such a big deal for most guys but the ladies like to be color coordinated :p :
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Like getting to the office with one black and one blue sock? Done that a few times!
 
goldstar said:
Dennis is correct. If you use recessed cans in a closet they need a protective lens. That has a tendency to cut down on the amount of light the can would usually provide. I generally use these in closets and they work great.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia...mount-Wraparound-Light-FMLWL-48-840/205570126

People can actually see the true colors of their clothes. Not such a big deal for most guys but the ladies like to be color coordinated :p :
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Actually most mr-16 lamps have a protective lens in front of the light bulb which would eliminate a lens cover for recess cans -- the actual lamp is required to have a protective lens so that if the lamp breaks the hot filaments cannot fall onto clothes
 
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