Damp Rated Chandelier Over Tub

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Damp rated chandelier over tub.

However if you cannot install a chandelier over your bathtub due to local building codes all is not lost. Electrical electrical reuben saltzman april 2 2012 410 10 d chandelier above tub chandeliers above bath tubs light above bath tub lights above bath tubs 2 comments. Chandeliers above bath tubs are apparently all the rage today. Chandelier rated for damp location reuben saltzman structure tech home inspections email minnesota home inspector study guide.

Nec 410 10 d or international residential code e4003 11 bathtub and shower. Outside of that zone no rating is required even high enough over the tub. There are damp and wet rated fixtures that can go over a tub or shower just not hanging down within a certain zone. A mini chandelier doesn t take up a lot of space but still provides a beautiful focal point.

This applies to small chandeliers as well as the larger models. There are still a couple of options for adding decorative lighting to your bathroom beyond the standard vanity lights above or near the sink. The fixture should feature tight construction that keeps out water and condensation. And yes local codes can be different.

By code the bottom of the chandelier must be at least 8 feet above the highest point on the tub s edge or 3 feet beyond it. Zillow digs tm the charming pink primary bathroom features a walk in shower and bathtub along with a floating vanity with vessel sink and floral chair. When you see the briefing material that comes with these mini chandelier light fixtures you will notice that manufacturers design them to be suitable for damp settings. In the image above is a beautiful crystal chandelier with matching crystal wall sconces.

Vibrant red primary bathroom styled with an oversized crystal chandelier and a stylish heart shaped chair that sits beside the freestanding tub over white wood plank flooring. Authenticity in the us it is anything electrical not metal that hangs. Choose a fixture that s u l rated for wet or damp locations. I think this is a great look but as a home inspector i m going to be a wet rag and say these are all improper installations.

Instead of placing the chandelier directly over the tub. However chandeliers have a branched fixture while pendants hang by a chain or cord. The luxury master suite has polished travertine flooring a large soaking tub double sink vanity with white cabinetry and a large glass shower with arched ceilings. One option is to add a chandelier to the center of your space instead of over the tub.