Towel Warmer Location?

[Darren Emery]

I searched the forum - and this topic has been discussed before a number of times, but this particular detail was not addressed.

My question is - can a hard wired towel warmer be located within the foot print of a tub? No shower, whirlpool type tub.

I don't like the idea, and neither does the electrician who has been asked to install, but we cannot find a code section to dis-allow.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Darren

 

[earshavewalls]

What does the manufacturer say? There should be some information from them on this type of installation. Is it 120volt or 240volt? Can you put it on a GFCI protected circuit?

 

[raider1]

There is no specific code section that prohibits this, but as pointed out already, check the manufactures installation instructions they will probably give you specifics as to permitted locations.

Chris

 

[Cavie]

I would require listing for wet location.

 

[Darren Emery]

Thanks for the replies.

The owners have not picked a specific model yet - that was my first response...show me the manufacturer's literature for review.

The electrician has provided a gfci circuit. 120 volt.

 

[M. D.]

I have seen instructions for two different manufacturers ,.. they both prohibited installations in wet locations . If they are hardwired I don't see any issues.

 

[mdshunk]

GFCI the circuit and don't sweat it. Lacking manufacturer prohibitions, you can't get any safer than a GFCI.