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October 8, 2007
Electrical Code Question
Can someone explain electrical code location requirements for:
-Location of light switch in a bathroom—can it be placed on a wall three feet above a bathtub?
-Location of fan switch- can it be placed on a wall three feet above a bathtub?
If not, what are the distance requirements?
Thanks.
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The NEC says:
An approved switching device to control the operation of said lighting fixtures
shall be located and/or installed a minimum of twelve (12) inches and a maximum of
twenty four (24) inches from any kitchen and/or bathroom sink(s).
Switches to control the operation of lighting fixtures and/or any other electrically operated device shall not be located and/or installed within four feet (4') of shower stalls, bath tubs, whirlpools, etc.
Posted by: guest at October 8, 2007 5:05 PM
Thanks! This was the simple answer I couldn't get from my electrician
Posted by: PHfamily at October 8, 2007 5:21 PM
Is your electrician licensed? If not, that probably explains why he/she didn't know.
Posted by: guest at October 9, 2007 1:50 PM
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