weather proof switches and recepticiles

[transman2]

I have a building that has a common room for everyone to shower and use the bathroom. Iit has sinks for washing also. Is it necessary to put gfi and weatherproof covers on all switches and recepticiles. This is a commerical building. Can't pin point it in the code.

 

[480sparky]

No need for weatherproof stuff. A GFCI is all you need per 210.8(B).

 

[transman2]

Isn't there a min. distance before you have to install a GFI

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Isn't there a min. distance before you have to install a GFI

In dwellings, it's within 3' of the edge of the sink. What type of building is this?

 

[transman2]

It is a dwelling unit with sinks, showers and toilets. It is quite large. It also has vent fans for exhausting.

 

[Buck Parrish]

It is a dwelling unit with sinks, showers and toilets. It is quite large. It also has vent fans for exhausting.

Just make sure it is a safe design. They definetly have to be GFCI but some times a GFCI will fail.
If it is a very wet floor area you will want to minimize all power outlets and switches.
However you may have some codes that require them. Their are variations, though.

 

[Cavie]

In dwellings, it's within 3' of the edge of the sink. What type of building is this?

Receptical in dwelling unit a receptical must be within 3' of sink. All recpticals in the bathroom must be GFI protected.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I agree with the others -- no gfci for the switches etc. but the recep. must have GFCI protection.