Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: DaveBowden, Location: St Petersburg FL
Asked on: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 6:28 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:11 am EDT
Question: Had an inspector reject a job today. He said I need GFI protection for a combination exhaust fan/light in a bathroom because it is close to the bathtub area. The toilet is right next to the tub and the fan/light is over the toilet.The unit is flush mounted in the ceiling. The ceiling height is 8 feet.He didn't say it neede to be listed for a wet or damp location, just that it needs GFI protection.I can't find a code reference in my book (2008 code).Can anyone point me to the right article?
2008 National Electrical CodeArticle 410 - Luminaires, Lampholders, and Luminaire OutletsSection 410.4(C)
Exception No. 1 to this section permits luminaires located above a bathtub or shower where the luminaire is installed not less than 8 feet from either the top of the bathtub or shower rim and not within 3 feet of the inside edge of the tub or shower.In your case, the fan/light is flush mounted in the ceiling and is over 8 feet from the top of the bathtub rim. Therefore, it does not require GFCI protection according to this exception. Flag for review