Lights on the treatment floor of a Dialysis clinic.

[ncwirenut]

I know there is a lot of discussion on wiring in a dialysis clinc. But what say ye on sconce lights that are 6 1/2' above the floor in the area where the dialysis chairs are located. I have an inspector who is questioning why we didn't wire them with healthcare cable.

 

[Strathead]

I know there is a lot of discussion on wiring in a dialysis clinc. But what say ye on sconce lights that are 6 1/2' above the floor in the area where the dialysis chairs are located. I have an inspector who is questioning why we didn't wire them with healthcare cable.

I say oops

 

[brother]

I know there is a lot of discussion on wiring in a dialysis clinc. But what say ye on sconce lights that are 6 1/2' above the floor in the area where the dialysis chairs are located. I have an inspector who is questioning why we didn't wire them with healthcare cable.

Patient care area is defined in NEC 2008 517. It considers anything wired in a patient care area must comply with NEC 517.13. Basically you have to have a redundant grounding path. The only loop hole I see is possible a light above 7 1/2 feet which would put it outside a patient care vincinity. In which you do not have, you only have 6 1/2 feet.

 

[raider1]

Patient care area is defined in NEC 2008 517. It considers anything wired in a patient care area must comply with NEC 517.13. Basically you have to have a redundant grounding path. The only loop hole I see is possible a light above 7 1/2 feet which would put it outside a patient care vincinity. In which you do not have, you only have 6 1/2 feet.

Also keep in mind that the exception in 517.13(B) for lights above 7-1/2' only allows you to omit the insulated equipment ground. You must still use a wiring method that itself is listed as being suitable as an EGC in accordance with 250.118.

Chris

 

[raider1]

I know there is a lot of discussion on wiring in a dialysis clinc. But what say ye on sconce lights that are 6 1/2' above the floor in the area where the dialysis chairs are located. I have an inspector who is questioning why we didn't wire them with healthcare cable.

Unfortunately for you the inspector is correct. Those luminaires should have been wired in accordance with 517.13.

Chris

 

[ceb58]

Also keep in mind that the exception in 517.13(B) for lights above 7-1/2' only allows you to omit the insulated equipment ground. You must still use a wiring method that itself is listed as being suitable as an EGC in accordance with 250.118.

Chris

Just ran into the same thing. Remodel for dentist office, had to remove and tear out the NM and rewire 12 cans in the treatment rooms with HCG MC