Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

[mitchell]

Is there a code that applies as to how far a switch has to be from the bathtub? Not a jacuzzi.

[ October 16, 2003, 11:21 PM: Message edited by: mitchell ]

 

[nvcape]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

NEC 404.4. Not within wet locations in tub or shower spaces.

 

[pierre]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

If the vanity/sink is located right next to the tub area, and you would like to switch something and locate the switch by the tub area, but not in the tub enclosure, you are good to go.

The vanity/sink are not a part of the requirement, I was using that as an example

Pierre

 

[mitchell]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

Thank you for the clarification. An Inspector told me ALL tubs had have the switch 5 ft. away. I told him that the switch for the hydro massage tub ONLY!

 

[Guest]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

NEC allows associated electrical equipment of a Hydro-Massage tub to be within 5-feet of the tub.

VII. Hydromassage Bathtubs Hydromassage bathtubs as defined in 680.2 shall comply with Part VII of this article. They shall not be required to comply with other parts of this article.
680.71 Protection.
Hydromassage bathtubs and their associated electrical components shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter. All 125-volt, single-phase receptacles not exceeding 30 amperes and located within 1.5 m (5 ft) measured horizontally of the inside walls of a hydromassage tub shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter(s).

 

[mitchell]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

What is your interpretation of a switch? My understanding is that a switch is a device, not a receptacle.

 

[bennie]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

The location of the switch, has nothing to do with touching it. The switch should be located to insure water will not enter.

 

[Guest]

Re: Someone Answer!!Distance for a switch.

Originally posted by mitchell:
What is your interpretation of a switch? <snip>

I don't know. You'll have to get a definitive answer from somebody else here. Or, read between the lines on what's been posted so far.

My hunch is that if equipment is OK, and receptacles are OK, then so are switches. Even if you get an answer here, remember it's only our opinion and is not to be relied upon. Ask your AHJ for the final answer.

../Wayne C.

[ October 18, 2003, 12:25 AM: Message edited by: awwt ]