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Originally Posted By: jpope
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Can any of you sparkies out there tell me when (if) this would be permissible? This was found today in a new home (new construction). I believe the switch is GFCI protected by a breaker in the sub panel (marked upstairs bath).


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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Jeff,


You must?ve missed it?We just hashed this out about three weeks ago.

You might want to browse through this thread...

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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I remember it vaguely. Thanks Dave.

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Originally Posted By: Kevin McMahon
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So which one is correct?????[/code]

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Originally Posted By: tallen
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If it is not 3+ feet away I normally mention it as a safety hazard however, in some bathrooms it is not possible to get the 3 feet but, I still let the client know about the possible safety problems.Kinda like the warning on hair dryers (do not use in the shower) icon_rolleyes.gif

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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Kevin,


There is no verdict.
Just use your own discretion on this potential safety hazard. I would definitely annotate this installation location on the report, and what your clients do from there is their decision.
You?re out of the picture once it's noted.

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Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Kevin,


The first diagram that you have shown looks like a carson and dunlop, which is from canada. The second that you posted looks like a mike holt diagram, which also provides the NEC code reference at the top.

I follow the NEC. To my knowledge, I don't know of any states here is the US that follow the canadian electrical codes.

Guess it would depend on which country you live in! ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

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Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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Only a violation in mobile (or manf. homes).


Why I do not know. In a mobile home (metal) I can understand this.

Are stick built homeowners safer or smarter?

Be careful saying it is a safety hazard. The NEC 'implies' that it is safe.

Mike P.

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Originally Posted By: Kevin McMahon
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Great…now I learn it’s from Canada…after I read the whole damn thing studying for my NHIE test today!!! icon_confused.gif I was wondering why some things in there conflicted with what everyone was agreeing on in here!!!

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