ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Recessed Can Over Tub

Got in touch with Ye Ole Inspector today, stated my case and he said "huh, well what about the 8ft, 3ft rule above the tub". I replied thats addresses pendants and paddle fans, "huh, you might be right, that may be a DAMP location, I'll look it up and call you back". Still waiting on his call.

After reading a bit my inspector calls me back and said the area above a residential tub is a DAMP LOCATION. SEALED LENS NOT REQUIRED.

And the electricians and inspectors lived happily ever after.

Not for nothing, (and I am not taking sides.) I think it takes a big person ( inspector or contractor) to admit to being wrong. When I was a contractor, I thought more of an inspector that would apologize about his choice and changed his mind. (Though in 15 years of my own business I only saw it happen once or twice.) As an inspector,If I think the contractor might be right, I do not have a problem agreeing with him. (Nor do I hold it against him) The worst case is when something is very "gray" (grey?) and we both have a valid point. Then I try to go with what ever is safer.

Caper