Pit Lighting.. Help?

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Looking for help on finding a fixture used in a pit (oil changing pit).
Vapor proof, water proof etc. I am not sure where or what is actually used.
Thank-you..
 
Seems like I'm seeing the hazloc 4-foot fluorescent fixtures being used for pit lighting a lot lately. I think it's a specialized fixture, purpose for pits, since it mounts on the wall and shines substantially up at an angle towards the center.
 
trigger said:
Looking for help on finding a fixture used in a pit (oil changing pit).
Vapor proof, water proof etc. I am not sure where or what is actually used.
Thank-you..
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First you have to define the area classification, before an answer can be given.

(3) Pit Areas in Lubrication or Service Room.​
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Any pit,
belowgrade work area, or subfloor work area shall be classified
as provided in (a) or (b).
(a) Ventilation Provided. The pit area shall be a Class I,
Division 2 location where there is mechanical ventilation
providing a minimum of six air changes per hour.
(b) Ventilation Not Provided. Where ventilation is not
provided in accordance with 511.3(C)(3)(a), any pit or depression
below floor level shall be a Class I, Division 1
location that extends up to the floor level.​

 
Yes this would be correct-

b) Ventilation Not Provided. Where ventilation is not
provided in accordance with 511.3(C)(3)(a), any pit or depression
below floor level shall be a Class I, Division 1
location that extends up to the floor level
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Also, I forgot to mention that there used to be lighting in the pit, but they have been removed many years ago. They were recessed into the concrete.. Each hole is approx. 11"w x 8"h x 6"d. The Raceway between each hole and power source is useable, so finding a replacement for this situation would be ideal, to get back into action.
 
Use caution the existing lighting may not have been approved for a clasified location on the original install.
 
trigger said:
Yes this would be correct-




Also, I forgot to mention that there used to be lighting in the pit, but they have been removed many years ago. They were recessed into the concrete.. Each hole is approx. 11"w x 8"h x 6"d. The Raceway between each hole and power source is useable, so finding a replacement for this situation would be ideal, to get back into action.
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So, according to your response, not only the 're-installed' lighting need to meet Class I, Division 1, Group D, T2A temperature code, but all components and the electrical installation itself.
 
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