Light switch over bath tub

[KasseemF]

I just completed a inspection of a new hotel and they had some regular switches on a 20A circuit located right over a bath tub. Is this acceptable by the code? Where in the code speaks to this?

if not would a GFCI breaker resolve the problem.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Look at 404.4(C). Clearly a violation

 

[jumper]

I just completed a inspection of a new hotel and they had some regular switches on a 20A circuit located right over a bath tub. Is this acceptable by the code? Where in the code speaks to this?

if not would a GFCI breaker resolve the problem.

2008 NEC

404.4 Damp orWet Locations. A surface-mounted switch
or circuit breaker in a damp or wet location shall be enclosed
in a weatherproof enclosure or cabinet that shall
comply with 312.2. A flush-mounted switch or circuit
breaker in a damp or wet location shall be equipped with a
weatherproof cover. Switches shall not be installed within
wet locations in tub or shower spaces unless installed as
part of a listed tub or shower assembly.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

2008 NEC

404.4 Damp orWet Locations. A surface-mounted switch
or circuit breaker in a damp or wet location shall be enclosed
in a weatherproof enclosure or cabinet that shall
comply with 312.2. A flush-mounted switch or circuit
breaker in a damp or wet location shall be equipped with a
weatherproof cover. Switches shall not be installed within
wet locations in tub or shower spaces unless installed as
part of a listed tub or shower assembly.

The 2011 has it formatted differently in that 404.4 now has (a), (b) & (c)