Light Switches Near Showers

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The old flip cover types are not listed as a switch cover,even though they do have a cut out in the foam for a toggle switch.They are a receptacle cover.You can use the style posted or an inuse cover that has the inserts for a switch.This became a big issue here awhile back mostly for well pump switches.An inspector found out that the older style flip covers were listed as receptacle covers and not listed for a toggle switch.
 
I just put one of those flip covers in as a disconnect for a garage door opener that is on a loading dock with a roof over it. It's protected from the weather so maybe it's ok.
 
Jim W in Tampa said:
Its not legal.
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I think i've used a different style that was more flush with the surface, it came with a special recessed toggle, single pole or three way... that one was okay but it was all metal... so no real protection against shock, not like that plastic one a few posts up....
 
I have a bathroom with a 3 gang switch setup just outside the tub enclosure. I used some white nylon #6 screws from Ace hardware to attach the cover plate. I know I didn't have to, but it sure seems safer to me.
 
monkey said:
I have a bathroom with a 3 gang switch setup just outside the tub enclosure. I used some white nylon #6 screws from Ace hardware to attach the cover plate. I know I didn't have to, but it sure seems safer to me.
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It is safer but not required
 
yanici said:
I just put one of those flip covers in as a disconnect for a garage door opener that is on a loading dock with a roof over it. It's protected from the weather so maybe it's ok.
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If the loading dock was indoors it would be fine but in 404.4 it specifically says if outdoors so it`s not ok to use that cover.Remember the single device flip covers are listed as receptacle covers and not switch covers.I thought it was silly since they come with a foam gasket that has provisions for a toggle but an inspector showed me that the UL listing was for a single receptacle outlet and not a switch...........
 
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