Big A:
Reviewing Article 352 (1999 NEC)
352-1 Uses
(a) Permitted (1) dry locations; (2) Class 1 Div2 as permitted in Section 501-4(b); Under raised floors, as permitted in Section 645-5 (d)(2).
(b) NOT Permitted:
(1) where subject to severe physical damage. unless otherwise approved. (2) Voltage is 300 volts or more, unless metal thickness not less than .040 in. nominal
(3) where subject to corrosive vapors.
(4) In hoistways; (5) where concealed, except as permitted in Section 352-1 (a) (3)
Depending how you "read" 352-1 (a) and (b), there may be differing opinions.
352-1 (a)(1) states "dry locations"
352-1 (b) does NOT mention that "wet" or "damp" locations are specifically "NOT PERMITTED"
Perhaps Don (Resqcapt) can translate this out, or someone will have to suggest a Code change, unless it is/was addressed in the '02
I have to agree with you and mamills; it does not belong in a wet location...the mfg literature states "dry locations only"
John
