Antler chandelier over tub?
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What is the deal with using a chandelier over a tub?
Comments (9)The code is both a distance up from the tub rim (8') and away from the edge, I think 5'. The theory being you are so freaking stupid that you'll change a light bulb while the tub is full. I personally say that's god's way of maintaining reasonable population intelligence (since you've got to be a real dork to do that) and have a light fixture within the zone :) I put up a horribly ugly fixture (approved for water) in the spot during inspection then replaced it later. I did this with MANY of my light fixtures because of code issues. I have a significant collection of antique lighting, which does not have UL stickers on them (since it didn't exist when they were made). I had them all professionally rewired by a UL certified electrician and yet, no sticker, won't pass. My house was pretty funny looking when I had the early cheap fixtures up LOL I wouldn't be totally stupid about the whole issue (sconce on the back of the tub wall sounds rather wrong) but as to splashing and glass shattering...come on now...My tub is MUCH higher than a normal one (32" at the brim and the mount takes it to 33") and yet a wild and crazy 3 year old is unable to splash high enough to hit the exposed bulbs (mine are exposed, pointing downwards). While the cabinets are always trembling in fear when he's in the tub...the lighting is totally safe :)...See MoreWet rated fixture for over tub - not can lights?
Comments (22)Please don't lump building and electrical codes in with regional or local exterior fire protection codes. These are two very different regulations for very different circumstances and very different purposes. You might as well be complaining about the speed limit or the drinking age in your area. IMO some single family house code regulations are adequate and some are not but they have come a long way since the major national consensus code writers joined together to write one code 15 years ago. The prohibition regarding chandeliers over a bathtub or shower is a requirement of the National Electrical Code written by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA 70) and repeated verbatim in the IRC and other building codes. It would be unwise to disregard NFPA's knowledge and judgement regarding electrical and fire safety in residences. If you want a reality check read the bimonthly NFPA Journal. You will be surprised by how many people die from easily avoidable electrical fires and shocks. If you don't think anyone would try to stand on the edge of a tub in order to change a bulb in an overhead light fixture, think again. The most famous person to die doing that was Claude Francois, the French pop singer aka Cloclo. Perhaps someone at NFPA was a fan. Here is a link that might be useful: NFPA Journal...See MoreI need light suggestions over a tub!
Comments (1)Illegal....See MoreWall sconce (or something else) over soaking tub or no?
Comments (7)There is a safety code: "The National Electric Code (NEC) from 2011 requires that any part of a light fixture must be a minimum of 8 feet above the highest portion of a tub's walls." Soaking tub walls are around 2’ high , so add another 8’…will there be room for a fixture? How about a lovely chandelier in the middle of the bathroom?...See MoreRelated Professionals
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