Sauna outlets

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bluecollar84

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What are some code requirements for outlets inside a sauna ? What are some things to look out for and is it even legal per NEC?


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bluecollar84 said:
What are some code requirements for outlets inside a sauna ? What are some things to look out for and is it even legal per NEC?


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AFAIK NEC doesn't specifically reference saunas. Doesn't fall under the definition of a bathroom. Depending on how it's used it could be a dry area or a damp area. I don't see any restrictions on installing receptacles, but I think it would be good design practice for them to be GFCI protected.
 
jstjohnz said:
AFAIK NEC doesn't specifically reference saunas. Doesn't fall under the definition of a bathroom. Depending on how it's used it could be a dry area or a damp area. I don't see any restrictions on installing receptacles, but I think it would be good design practice for them to be GFCI protected.
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Hmmm, bare feet, wet floor boards, what could possibly go wrong? :roll:
 
Dennis Alwon said:
Many saunas are dry saunas. They have lights but I am not sure why one would want a receptacle in there---
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IIRC, the two or three commercial/spa saunas I've seen have sealed fixtures, and one might have been set up like what you see for paint booths with the fixtures shining through a window to the interior.
 
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