GFI protection for bathroom light fixture?
- Thread starter sparky90
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No, this is not an NEC requirement. Ask him for a code reference.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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No you do not need gfci protection for a recessed light in a shower stall. Damp location fixture will usually do.
stickboy1375
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The only time gfi protection would be required is per manufactures instructions... I've yet to find one though.
You did'nt specify whether this was a dwelling or recreational.if it's the latter then the inspector was correct.sparky90 said:
551.53(B)
(B) Shower Luminaires (Fixtures) If a luminaire (lighting fixture) is provided over a bathtub or in a shower stall, it shall be of the enclosed and gasketed type and listed for the type of installation, and it shall be ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected.
Rick
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RUWired said:
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The "recreational" you are referring to is under part 4 of the Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Vehicle Parks Article of the NEC. Not applicable anywhere else.
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The requirements for GFCI protection are in 210.8, and they only talk about receptacle outlets.
electricguy61
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I often install Panasonic vent-lights over the shower area, and the installation specs state it meets requirements for this area "when protected by GFCI".
I too failed an inspection for the same reason, but found out it was a local code requirement. I simply used a device that incorporates a single pole switch with a GFCI. http://www.passandseymour.com/pdf/E06x.pdf.
It was the easiest way to correct the problem.
I too failed an inspection for the same reason, but found out it was a local code requirement. I simply used a device that incorporates a single pole switch with a GFCI. http://www.passandseymour.com/pdf/E06x.pdf.
It was the easiest way to correct the problem.
stickboy1375
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charlie b said:
Yes, but some light manufactures require it...
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stickboy1375 said:
Can you name one? I've never seen a fixture that required GFCI protection in a tub area.
stickboy1375
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infinity said:
No, but was just making a comment to Charlie why one would require it, not that one exists...
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I have not seen a light that requires GFCI either but there are fan/lights that require GFCI when installed over a tub-- manufacturers requirement not NEC.
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician (retired)
Dennis Alwon said:
Yes, those I have seen but never just a shower light with that requirement.
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Washington State has a state rule that requires GFCI protection for a luminarie in a bathtub or shower with exposed metal parts
electricguy61
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electricguy61 said:
But that's a fan/light combo. I was asking about a simple shower light that required GFCI protection. My guess is that the link you provided requires GFCI protection for the fan and not the light.
stickboy1375
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Anyone have any clue why a fan/light does require GFI protection?
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I have not installed a fan/light that could be used over a shower that didn't require GFCI protection. Trevors reference was to a light only.
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