How Far From Shower Door For Light Switch

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.

How far from shower door for light switch.

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. I have actually worked on remodel projects where an older home did have the bathroom light switch located out in the hallway. There are a couple of advantages to this. Bemelander bill emelander june 11 2009 11 00am 13.

First it puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position. 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. They might want to wire a light or exhaust fan switch near their shower stall. 30 from the shower end wall where the shower head is.

Placing a light switch near a shower. 404 4 mentions if the switch is installed in a damp or wet location it shall be enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure. Or as long as the switch is outside of the shower it is neither damp or wet. Many homeowners are faced with a dilemma when wiring or rewiring their bathroom.

The fan light is approx. Fcarrio frank m.