electrical code questions?

Question

do you have to gfi protect a rec. can in a shower

Answer 1

Only receptacle outlets need to be GFCI protected in dwelling units, unless required by the fixture manufacturer. A recessed fixture is allowed in the shower zone. The zone is a space 3 feet around the tub or shower and extending 8 foot above the top rim of the tub or shower. Any fixture in that zone must be listed for a damp location where not subject to shower spray or for a wet location if subject to shower spray. With your can light in the ceiling, it would be a damp location. This is from the 2005 National Electric code. 410.4a & d. State or local codes can vary from the national code.

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Answer 2

No
article 210 2005 NEC
(A) Dwelling Units
All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-
ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in
(1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter
protection for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms

Answer 3

New Construction.... All lights and circuits are usually conected to GFI's in a bathroom. It's a good idea. What if someone changes the bulb while standing on a metal ladder and the shower is wet.

Answer 4

The fixture must be listed for "wet locations`.
(Damp won't cut it).
The lights don't require GFI protection under
the code, though in this case, where the switch
WILL be touched with wet hands, while well
grounded, (wet feet on the floor), I'd advise it.

Answer 5

there are a few situations where it is necessary, but any rec. light that has a baffle is ok. i would suggest a "vapor-proof" cover, it will make sure you have no problems.

Answer 6

No.