They might want to wire a light or exhaust fan switch near their shower stall.
How far from shower door for light switch.
30 from the shower end wall where the shower head is.
Fcarrio frank m.
If the bathroom is small and there are limited locations for light switches or the light switch will be place near the opening to the bathtub or shower then the circuit will be required to be protected by gfci.
First it puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position.
404 4 mentions if the switch is installed in a damp or wet location it shall be enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure.
The fan light is approx.
Placing a light switch near a shower.
Mike master electrician replied 10 years ago to answer your original question there is no minimum distance requirement in regards xxxxx xxxxx switch location as it relates to the shower.
There are a couple of advantages to this.
Many homeowners are faced with a dilemma when wiring or rewiring their bathroom.
I have actually worked on remodel projects where an older home did have the bathroom light switch located out in the hallway.
Bemelander bill emelander june 11 2009 11 00am 13.
What distance from shower not being installed in it classifies it at as a damp location.
That s great info frank thanks for your research but none of it applies to vince s original question of a light switch near the shower bay.