Water resistant covers for can lights in bathroom

[Darin Redding]

The ceiling is 12', but no water resistant covers for the fixture directly above the shower. Would you write this up?

[Robert Meier]

Generally they're not required above 8'. They're not require below 8' if they are not subject to shower spray.

[Darin Redding]

Thanks!

[Robert Meier]

Just to clarify, what type of fixture?

[Darin Redding]

recessed 6" can

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by dredding

recessed 6" can

OK, so at 12' nothing special is required.

[Darin Redding]

yea, that's what I was thinking from a risk perspective, but wanted to confirm the code. Oops, there's that word again.

[Marc-Andre Beauchemin]

Why not have it go through a GFCI receptacle as to protect against murphy's law.

What if water does spray at the pot light and what if the cover does not seal well etc.

Beauchemin,Marc-Andre (CMI)
BMAinspection.com
Brossard-Quebec-Canada

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by mbeauchemin

Why not have it go through a GFCI receptacle as to protect against murphy's law.

Lighting outlets do not require GFCI protection.

[Marcel Gratton]

Originally Posted by jpope

Lighting outlets do not require GFCI protection.

In the US that is...

[KEVIN WOOD]

It is still not a good idea to install a light in the shower. The difference in ambient temperature up above the can light may create moisture in cold weather. IR will show a high temperature and possible moisture migration above the can light. For this reason I always tell my clients to check above this area for moisture. They should install a high-powered vent assembly to remove moisture and should designed with a light on it installed just outside the shower. If this cannot be done I would recommend a light on the wall and not at the ceiling creating a penetration and pathway for moisture.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by mgratton

In the US that is...

True. Sometimes I forget to look up at you Norther folks