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Old 10/26/09, 7:41 PM
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Default Chandelier over jacuzzi

Trying to remember the rule for distance over the tub. Is it 5'? I measured 4'6" for this 6740 sf little Texas Mansion.
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Trying to remember the rule for distance over the tub. Is it 5'? I measured 4'6" for this 6740 sf little Texas Mansion.

It's 8 feet...that won't fly.



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Old 10/26/09, 7:57 PM
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410 10.10
{A.} Wet and Damp Locations
Luminaries installed in wet or damp locations shall be installed such that water cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, lampholders, or other electrical parts. All luminaries installed in wet locations shall be marked, "suitable for wet locations". All luminaries installed in damp locations shall be marked "suitable for wet locations" or suitable for damp locations.

{D.} Bath Tub and Shower Areas.
No parts or cord connected luminaries, chain, cable, or cord suspended luminaries, lighting track, pendants, or ceiling suspended {paddle} fans shall be located within the zone measured 900 mm {3 feet} horizontally and 2.5 m {8 feet} vertically from the top of the bathtub when I'm or shower stall threshold.
This zone is all encompassing and includes a space directly over the tub or shower stall. Luminaries located within the actual outside dimension of the bathtub or shower to a height of 2.5 m {8 feet vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower threshold shall be marked for damp locations, or marked for wet locations were subject to shower spray.






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Thank you Larry!



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