Possible wet location

[karn]

I have these 3 boxes, the print calls for three GFCI receptacles to charge the floor scrubber and power a bug zapper, there will be a metal grate on the floor with floor drains so they can empty the used water, there's some type of hose bib to fill the scrubber and a sink near by,, my queation is should these boxes be weatherproof?

 

[USMC1302]

I'd think there might be a splash hazard to wash down those tile(?) walls....Pretty fancy custodial nook. If they can afford the sink and the thermostatic mixing valve, why is the electrical surface mounted? Seriously, I'd recommend WP regardless of code question for this.

 

[petersonra]

I have these 3 boxes, the print calls for three GFCI receptacles to charge the floor scrubber and power a bug zapper, there will be a metal grate on the floor with floor drains so they can empty the used water, there's some type of hose bib to fill the scrubber and a sink near by,, my queation is should these boxes be weatherproof?

You already spent more than the difference in cost just asking the question. Does that suggest an answer?

 

[karn]

Just a technical question, I didn't think it needed to be but some other people do, also originally the boxes were on the block wall behind the tile assuming they were going with a stud wall between the block and tile like the last similar store but they did not on this one,

 

[infinity]

I have these 3 boxes, the print calls for three GFCI receptacles to charge the floor scrubber and power a bug zapper, there will be a metal grate on the floor with floor drains so they can empty the used water, there's some type of hose bib to fill the scrubber and a sink near by,, my queation is should these boxes be weatherproof?
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Not required.

 

[karn]

Not required.

Thanks, Do you happen to know of a code reference off hand for clarification?

 

[infinity]

Thanks, Do you happen to know of a code reference off hand for clarification?

Look in Article 100 definitions: Location, wet.

 

[Ponchik]

Location, Wet.
Installations underground or in concrete
slabs or masonry in direct contact with the earth; in locations
subject to saturation with water or other liquids, such
as vehicle washing areas; and in unprotected locations exposed
to weather.

300.6 (D) Indoor Wet Locations.
In portions of dairy processing
[FONT=&quot]facilities, laundries, canneries, and other indoor wet locations,[/FONT]
and in locations where walls are frequently washed or
where there are surfaces of absorbent materials, such as
damp paper or wood, the entire wiring system, where installed
exposed, including all boxes, fittings, raceways, and
cable used therewith, shall be mounted so that there is at
least a 1/4" airspace between it and the wall or supporting
surface.