Jerry Simon Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 This GFCI receptacle location is...? Click to Enlarge 21.81 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 On the wall... What is the height? If those tiles are 6 x6, I guess 15 inches from the tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 ARTICLE 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps) 406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations © Bathtub and Shower Space Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall. receptacle shall not be installed within a shower or bathtub space. (IRC E 3902.11) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Carson Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 This GFCI receptacle location is...? Click to Enlarge 21.81 KB In the bathroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 ARTICLE 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps) 406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations © Bathtub and Shower Space Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall. receptacle shall not be installed within a shower or bathtub space. (IRC E 3902.11) TY Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Gotta love when we see receptacles within bathtubs and showers. Also, when we see wall switches within bathtub and shower compartments. Why doesn't NEC prohibit wall switches in these areas too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 C'mon Jerry, if the receptacle was anywhere else then how would the resident reset the GFCI when it trips and he is in the tub? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Remas Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 The receptacle should be flagged during the inspection as being defective due to its location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Port Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Gotta love when we see receptacles within bathtubs and showers. Also, when we see wall switches within bathtub and shower compartments. Why doesn't NEC prohibit wall switches in these areas too? Switches are prohibited by the NEC over the footprint of the tub or shower also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Gotta love when we see receptacles within bathtubs and showers. Also, when we see wall switches within bathtub and shower compartments. Why doesn't NEC prohibit wall switches in these areas too? Switches are prohibited by the NEC over the footprint of the tub or shower also. That's not entirely true. They're only prohibited "within wet locations in tub or shower spaces . . ." (404.4) The phrase "wet location" is defined as, ". . . subject to saturation with water or other liquids, such as vehicle washing areas. . . " (Article 100, Definitions) It seems like we go through this one a couple of times every year. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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