Light Fixture Over Residential Shower/Tub

[new_ee]

I believe the location of a light fixture mounted directly over a shower/tub would need to be damp location rated in accordance with 410.4(A) (2002). Am I correct in this assumption? Does anyone know of a surface mount damp location fixture that I can spec? I have looked all over and all I seem to come up with is recessed damp location rated fixtures.

thanks,

new_ee

 

[bencelest]

I will need a recess damp rated light fixture soon. Where can I buy this? Home Depot has it?

 

[infinity]

A light in a shower would need a damp location rating or a wet location rating if subject to shower spray. If it is less than 8' above the tub rim it can not be one of the types listed in 410.4(D).

 

[muskiedog]

Rated by the manufacture for over head shower installation and powered through a GFCI

 

[infinity]

Rated by the manufacture for over head shower installation and powered through a GFCI

GFCI protection is an added safeguard but is not required by the NEC.

 

[muskiedog]

NEC required

NEC required

551.53 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures).
(A) General. Any combustible wall or ceiling finish exposed between the edge of a luminaire (fixture) canopy, or pan and the outlet box, shall be covered with noncombustible material or a material identified for the purpose.
(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.
Many shower luminaires have a metal base and, due to low ceilings in recreational vehicles, may be easily reached by most persons under a shower or standing in a bathtub. In accordance with 551.53(B), the installation of luminaires that are listed for wet locations and have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection is permitted above a tub or shower enclosure.
The switch for shower luminaires (lighting fixtures) and exhaust fans, located over a tub or in a shower stall, shall be located outside the tub or shower space.

 

[wirenut1980]

I did not think anybody was talking about RV's, but I could be wrong...

 

[infinity]

I did not think anybody was talking about RV's, but I could be wrong...

I know that I wasn't.

 

[JohnJ0906]

In my experience, some manufacturers include the requirement for gfci protection in the instuctions when installed over a tub or shower.

 

[stickboy1375]

Here is a wet location light fixture...

Wet Location Heritage Light Kit
(Bellacor Number: 27465)


Compare: $84.00
Regular Price: $64.00
Sale Price: $55.00*
You Save: $9.00 (14%)

 

[infinity]

Here is a wet location light fixture...

Wet Location Heritage Light Kit
(Bellacor Number: 27465)


Compare: $84.00
Regular Price: $64.00
Sale Price: $55.00*
You Save: $9.00 (14%)

Not bad for 55 bucks.

 

[stickboy1375]

I've installed cheaper ones, but I can't find any websites with them... I just call my local supply house and they find the stuff anyhow...