Shower Light

[Michael Masney]

Is it OK to use an exterior type sealed light fixture in a shower stall?
Just doesn't seem right, the builder says he uses them all the time.

[ldapkus]

Like this???

[jking2]

Builder? That looks like a homeowner job.

Jim King

[wsiegel]

And you wonder why the require permits.

[staylor5]

If it is good for outside, it is good for the shower. They are both rated for damp or wet locations.

[Speedy Petey]

There are specific rules about it but as Steven said, it is generally legal.

[David P. Valley]

It must be 8(eight) feet over any water line.

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[Speedy Petey]

David, true that drawing is referencing "cord-connected luminaires (fixtures), chain-, cable-, or cord-suspended-luminaires (fixtures), lighting track, pendants, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans".

Surface or recessed ceiling fixtures, or securely mounted wall fixtures, approved for WET locations are legal in "the zone".

[Michael Masney]

Thanks for the help, this is a new $400,000 new house, I just didn't expect to see an exterior light in the shower stall. I guess the builder saved himself 2 or 3 dollars.

[Speedy Petey]

Originally Posted by mmasney

I guess the builder saved himself 2 or 3 dollars.

Why does everyone think it is always about money?????

Maybe the wacko homeowner wanted some weird lights in their shower. Do you honestly thin in a $400k home the builder had any input as to light fixture selection?

I just last year did finish work on an over $1m home. The master bath (HUGE) had a walk in/out shower area, large enough for 3-4 people, that had three "bulkhead" type outdoor wall fixtures in it.