Fixtures over bathtubs/showers

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I?m having a little trouble with a code interpretation, it concerns light fixtures over a bathtub area. I believe the eight foot zone starts at the overflow level and the local electricians say it begins at the drain, which is right in this case. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
insparks said:
I?m having a little trouble with a code interpretation, it concerns light fixtures over a bathtub area. I believe the eight foot zone starts at the overflow level and the local electricians say it begins at the drain, which is right in this case. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Neither of you is correct. The zone starts from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. Art. 410.10(D)
 
thanks for the help got, something to add

thanks for the help got, something to add

First thanks for the help but when I read that code section it did not mention anything about can lights which I thought are not rated for wet or damp locations. Is this right or can they be installed in any manner that would make them rated for these areas.
 
insparks said:
First thanks for the help but when I read that code section it did not mention anything about can lights which I thought are not rated for wet or damp locations. Is this right or can they be installed in any manner that would make them rated for these areas.
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As far as can lights go, it's the trims that must be rated for wet or damp locations. The 8' rule pertains to surface or pendant type fixtures.
 
insparks said:
First thanks for the help but when I read that code section it did not mention anything about can lights which I thought are not rated for wet or damp locations. Is this right or can they be installed in any manner that would make them rated for these areas.
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Almost all cans I have seen are rated damp location. The trim will make them wet location rated. A recessed can over the tub (no shower) can be an open trim fixture- no closed lens necessary.
 
I have installed hundreds of cans over typical tubs and showers and usually install trim without needing ladder. Now if this is surface mount then i agree and its from the rim. Cans usually are ok for damp and trim is ok for wet.
 
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