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jumper
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I think that there may not be one for recessed lights.
GFCI protection might be a manufactures instruction, but I do not find it in the NEC.
Other fixtures are referenced:
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- New Jersey
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There is no minimum in the NEC for a recessed light and GFCI protection is not required regardless of height.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
There is a requirement that the can be rated for damp location to a height of 8' over the bathtub rim and rated wet location where subject to shower spray. Article 410.10(D) 2008 Nec
jumper
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Good catch, I focused on GFCI and missed it.
Pierre C Belarge
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If the recessed light is listed as damp, there is no restriction for the installation in regards to height over/within the tub Zone, as long as it is not subject to shower spray.
If the recessed light is listed for wet locations, there is no restriction for height, within the tub Zone.
Example - can an typical flood lamp and luminaire (that we see installed outdoors) be installed directly below a shower head in the bathtub enclosure?
The general requirements for GFCI protection for personnel, can be found in 210.8(A) & (B). There are a few other locations in the NEC such as healthcare, and pools. These requirements are mostly for receptacles, except you will need to pay close attention to pools, as they are more restrictive than just receptacles.
So, when it comes to lighting and equipment, we are generally looking to the manufacturer for guidance. They will have the requirement for GFCI protection for personnel in the instructions if they deem it necessary.
If the recessed light is listed for wet locations, there is no restriction for height, within the tub Zone.
Example - can an typical flood lamp and luminaire (that we see installed outdoors) be installed directly below a shower head in the bathtub enclosure?
The general requirements for GFCI protection for personnel, can be found in 210.8(A) & (B). There are a few other locations in the NEC such as healthcare, and pools. These requirements are mostly for receptacles, except you will need to pay close attention to pools, as they are more restrictive than just receptacles.
So, when it comes to lighting and equipment, we are generally looking to the manufacturer for guidance. They will have the requirement for GFCI protection for personnel in the instructions if they deem it necessary.
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