Kitchen Sink Fixture...

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I have a customer who would like to change out a light over their kitchen sink. I would like to confirm that the type of fixture does not matter, ie.. Wet or Damp Location. I can not find anything in Article 410 that addresses this situation. Any input will be welcomed.

 

[tom baker]

Re: Kitchen Sink Fixture...

The fixture has to be listed for the location. Look in article 100 under definitions of locations.
A kitchen is normally a dry location.

 

[gndrod]

Re: Kitchen Sink Fixture...

For safety, an overhead metal fixture housing must be grounded. Fault leakage can be lethal if wet hands were to touch grounded sink parts while adjusting an ungrounded overhead luminaire.

rbj HOUSE WIRING & THE PROCESS.

 

[a.wayne3@verizon.net]

Re: Kitchen Sink Fixture...

When was the last time you saw a ungrounded metal pendant fixture ?

 

[gndrod]

Re: Kitchen Sink Fixture...

Good question. Two weeks ago. Knob & tube.