Luminaries installed in a shower & over a bath tub

[mjc1060]

Does the NEC require Luminaries installed in showers and above bathtubs to be protected by a GFCI? This is an existing condominium with a separate circuit for the lighting.:?

 

[infinity]

No. The only time it would be required is if the manufacturers listing of the fixture required it.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Normally a bath fan requires a gfci if the fan is installed over a shower however that is not an NEC rule but the manufacturers installation instructions

 

[480sparky]

Local codes may require it as well. Such as many AHJs where I work.

 

[jap]

Normally a bath fan requires a gfci if the fan is installed over a shower however that is not an NEC rule but the manufacturers installation instructions

Yes, and, most times a dedicated circuit is not pulled strictly for the bath fan unless its a Fan,Light, Heat combo type.

The fan is usually on the same circuit as all of the lighting in the rest of the bathroom, so,,,,



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