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Subject - Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps
 

 
Subject - Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps
Based on - NEC - 2005 Edition

June 8, 2007
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Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps

410.4 Luminaires in Specific Locations

Part II. Luminaire Locations

The text was modified to clarify the types of luminaires not permitted within 3 ft horizontally and 8 ft vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall. And new rule requires luminaires in bathtub or shower zone to be listed for damp locations, or listed for wet locations where subject to shower spray.

(D) Above Bathtubs. No part of chain-, cable-, or cord luminaires, track lighting, or ceiling paddle fans is permitted to be located within 3 ft horizontally and 8 ft vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold (bathtub/shower luminaire zone). Figure 410-2

Author’s Comment: The 3 ft by 8 ft bathtub/shower luminaire zone does not apply to recessed or surface mounted luminaires, switches, or receptacles. See 404.4 for switch requirements and 406.8(C) for receptacle requirements. Figure 410-3

Luminaires located in bathtub and shower zone must be listed for damp locations, or listed for wet locations where subject to shower spray.




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  • are their similar restrictions for lighting above kitchen sinks, stoves, etc?

    steve
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  • Mike:

    As far as I can determine the case for wall sconces adjacent to the Bathtub/shower luminaire zone has not been covered. It is common practice to install wall sconces on both sides on a mirror over a sink adjacent to bathtub/shower area. These sconces could have pull chain sockets, reachable from some one standing in the shower. Has this situation been addressed by the code? Regards, Michael K. Lenihan

    mlenihan@optonline.net
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  • what is the requirement for gfci protection for any of these switches, outlets, recessed lights, surface mounted lights, or exhaust fans within this 3foot by 8foot zone

    mike
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  • When are they going to add switches and receptacles to that "clear-area?"

    Jerry McCarthy
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