light fixtures (outdoor)

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Can a Keyless fixture be used outside? The code just state the material of the fixture should be of the high heat type. Is there any that are suitable for Damp locations?
 
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Hot bulb outdoors in the rain ????Not rated to be there.There are bare bulb shower bulbs.One of our builders use these.Progress lighting has them.Our Inspectors flipped when they saw them.But they are UL listed for this what can they say.
 
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410.4 (A) Wet and Damp Locations. Luminaires (fixtures) installed in wet or damp locations shall be installed so that water cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, lampholders, or other electrical parts. All luminaires (fixtures) installed in wet locations shall be marked, ?Suitable for Wet Locations.? All luminaires (fixtures) installed in damp locations shall be marked, ?Suitable for Wet Locations? or ?Suitable for Damp Locations.?
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