Switching through load side of GFCI

[bk12134]

What are the requirements for a recessed can having to be switched through some sort of ground fault protection? Specifically, what are the rules for putting up cans directly above showers (residential), can they be put directly above showers in the first place, and what are the specific distances specified before the can has to be GFI protected?

Also, if you have a dedicated recpt. circuit into a residential bathroom, can you run any lights off of that circuit. I know it would be obvious to run a lighting circuit in a new construction application; however, I was wandering if you can switch one can through the load side of a GFCI receptacle which is on a dedicated bathroom recpt. circuit.

Basically, I would like any information anyone has on lighting in bathroom/wet locations and any rules that apply.

Thanks in advance

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[kwired]

Welcome to forum.

Read 210.8 it tells us where GFCI protection is required.

The only item mentioned for bathrooms is receptacles (all 15 and 20 amp 125 volt) No lighting outlets mentioned at all. Some equipment may have manufacturer instructions to install on GFCI protection when installed over a tub or shower. Typically exhaust fans with or without light(s), heaters, etc. have this in their instructions. I have yet to see a typical can light that has this requirement in its instructions.

Also see the exception to 210.11(C)(3). Loads other than receptacle outlets located in the same bathroom are permitted on the bathroom receptacle circuit as long as the receptacle circuit does not feed additional bathrooms.