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ive only been in industrial /commercial settings for about 8 mounths so im still getting used to the differnce between resi and commrcial codes .Im working in a hospital were the specs stated that they want the shower lights to be gfi protected .I dont remember doing this in residential or some comercial jobs so is this just a specific spec for hospitals or is it preety norm for commercial settings to have shower lights gfi protected
 
Typically not required but will add extra measure of safety. Simply a design issue.
 
On occasion, I will encounter shower lights or shower fan-lights where the manufacturer requires GFCI protection. Immaterial if the plans call for it, but out of curiosity you might check the lighting schedule/manufacture details.
 
augie47 said:
On occasion, I will encounter shower lights or shower fan-lights where the manufacturer requires GFCI protection. Immaterial if the plans call for it, but out of curiosity you might check the lighting schedule/manufacture details.
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I have never run across a fan or fan/light that the manufacture did not require GFCI protection. On the other hand I have never run across a recessed light that the manufacture required protection.
 
curt swartz said:
I have never run across a fan or fan/light that the manufacture did not require GFCI protection. On the other hand I have never run across a recessed light that the manufacture required protection.
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Most of the shower lights Ive seen require gfci protection when installed directly in a shower even if they are plastic. He also might want to check local amendments to the NEC, I know my area has a local code that requires it if any metal is exposed even if there are no manufacturer instructions that specify it. Here's a link to one manufacturer that requires it in their instructions.

http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/1015878_4.pdf
 
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