Originally Posted By: kfulton This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
There are bare incandescent bulbs in the closets that you may wish to upgrade. These bulbs are sources of combustion and all stored material should be kept at least 6 inches away. Consider upgrading to a light fixture with a cover or fluorescent lighting.
Originally Posted By: jkormos This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The closet is lighted. The exposed bulb could be a fire hazard if stored items or other items come in contact with the exposed bulb. An 18" clearance is recommended. Also it is recommended that the bare bulb be covered with an approved bulb cover or upgraded to a fluorescent light fixture installed by a qualified licensed and insured electrician.
Originally Posted By: apfaff This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Wow thank you all. I do routinely write the up and always recommend the closed fixture and florescent but the other thread gave me even more info on the issue. I will stress it even more now that I know more of the possible concerns. http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?p=29733&highlight=bulb#29733
I love NACHI forum for all the generous people that make it thrive.
Originally Posted By: sspradling This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just had my recommendation to replace bare bulb lampholder with an approved light fixture challenged by a listing agent last week. Quoted book, chapter and verse of IRC 2000 edition and gave practical reasons why the installation was a safety hazard. Really handy to have current code books in the office for safety calls. I recommend HI’s get copies for areas they work in that have code enforcement. It helps to be able to back up your recommendations, even though we don’t perform “code compliance” inspections.
Originally Posted By: away This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
In addition to the possible fire hazard, I include a little blurb about the possibility of breaking the bulb while placing or removing boxes from the shelves. Particularly if the closet isn’t very deep or if the shelves are rather high on the wall. Could get an eye full of glass, unless you are wearing these
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
just because it’s common doesn’t make it right. those wire nuts were intended to have at least 2 wires in them. with only one you risk having them fall off and cause a huge hazard. I’d report that as a major safety risk and recommend it repaired immediately.
Originally Posted By: mkolf This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jay, your right and not only was it reported as such but I also recommended that all fire hazard material that was inside that closet be removed until such repair is done.
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
bravo mary. someone has to teach the DIY network watching junkies that just because the commercial says “you can do it…we can help” doesn’t mean that you can actually do it, nor does it mean that they will actually help. they usually give half a** info and guide you right into injury. it’s a good thing that all those orange vested individuals know which isle the first aid kits are.