Light approved for wet locations?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

This recessed light fixture was above the stall shower. Approved?

[Bob Elliott]

Not unless the bulb is.
Usually there is a protection over the bulb.

Inside the fixture tells you if it is damp or wet rated.

[Robert Meier]

One thing to note, according to the NEC, the light is only required to be wet location rated when subject to shower spray which is a rather subjective requirement. So a light less than 8' above the shower threshold may or may not need to be marked as suitable for wet locations.

410.10(D) Bathtub and Shower Areas. No parts of cord-connected luminaires, chain-, cable-, or cord-suspended luminaires, lighting track, pendants, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall be located within a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally and 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. This zone is all encompassing and includes the space directly over the tub or shower stall. Luminaires located within the actual outside dimension of the bathtub or shower to a height of 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower threshold shall be marked for damp locations, or marked for wet locations where subject to shower spray.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

You've confirmed what I was too lazy to look up. Thanks to both of you. I wrote it up.

[Jim Port]

There are listed open trims like this for wet and damp areas.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by Jim Port

There are listed open trims like this for wet and damp areas.

Example, please...?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by lkage

Example, please...?

Yes, please. I searched online after I posted this question and didn't see any open trims approved for wet/damp locations from online dealers I looked at.

[Jim Port]

Check out the P8075-28 rated for damp and the P8074WL-28 which is wet rated.

http://progresslighting.com/products...MaxPrice=10000

[Mark Thorman]

Originally Posted by Jim Port

Check out the P8075-28 rated for damp and the P8074WL-28 which is wet rated.

http://progresslighting.com/products...MaxPrice=10000

Very useful Jim. Two key requirements make wet location possible.

Adhesive backed, high-temperature acrylic gasket is placed on interior top portion of reflector to prevent the passage of water into socket


Use only outdoor rated par lamps.


www.MauiHomeInspection.com

[Bob Elliott]

Thats why I said MOST.

Better to have the shade type as a regular Joe will not always know to put in a proper bulb.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Good thread. Thanks to all for the posts.

[Mark Thorman]

I always recommend a water proof bulb like this one.

www.MauiHomeInspections.com