Location Type, Bathroom

[infinity]

We've been having a discussion on the job regarding what is location type of a dwelling bathroom. My take is that it's all a dry location with the exception of the footprint of the tub based on Article 100. Other opinions vary from entirely a damp location to a wet location. Any thoughts?

 

[user 100]

We've been having a discussion on the job regarding what is location type of a dwelling bathroom. My take is that it's all a dry location with the exception of the footprint of the tub based on Article 100. Other opinions vary from entirely a damp location to a wet location. Any thoughts?

I agree with you- outside of the tub area, a dwelling bathroom is a dry location.

Sure can't ever recall installing wp covers for the bath GFCI.:happyno:

 

[iwire]

We've been having a discussion on the job regarding what is location type of a dwelling bathroom. My take is that it's all a dry location with the exception of the footprint of the tub based on Article 100. Other opinions vary from entirely a damp location to a wet location. Any thoughts?

If it was entirely a damp location I believe building codes would require more than standard drywall.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I have never heard of someone being required to use damp location fixtures or wp covers for switches and receptacles. I think that will give you your answer

 

[JFletcher]

My bathroom is wired Class I, Division I.

 

[goldstar]

If the CMP's ever change this and make it a damp or wet location we'll have to start using these :

http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-Gang-Weatherproof-Toggle-Switch-Cover-Case-of-5-E98TSCN-CAR/202206117

http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-Gang-E...cal-Receptacle-Cover-Case-of-8-CKPM/203985084

That'll really put home decorators on their heads

 

[infinity]

Yes, I made both of these arguments, damp/wet location covers would be required and something other than standard Sheetrock in the room if it's other than a dry location.

 

[JFletcher]

If the CMP's ever change this and make it a damp or wet location we'll have to start using these :

http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-Gang-Weatherproof-Toggle-Switch-Cover-Case-of-5-E98TSCN-CAR/202206117

[B]http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-Gan...Receptacle-Cover-Case-of-8-CKPM/203985084[/B]

That'll really put home decorators on their heads

- Wasp guard prohibits unwanted pests

Let me buy that man a drink. He should go work for Generac; they certainly need the help in the pest area.

As others have written, bathrooms are dry locations. Granted, older ones w/o (properly functioning) exhaust fans can get pretty steamy, even to the point of condensation and drips, but that is not typical of new installs.

Greenboard/durarock is usually only installed behind the tub tile.