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Posted By: JoeRossi Article 410.8(B)&(C) - 02/05/08 04:32 PM
After reading this, would a fluorescent light fixture with no cover be allowed in a closthes closet? Assuming all of the dimensions are correct.

Thanks for your input.
Posted By: SteveFehr Re: Article 410.8(B)&(C) - 02/05/08 05:15 PM
Well, looks like this was thoroughly re-written in NEC 2008. They even changed the numbers.

410.8(A) is now 410.2
410.8(B)(C)&(D) is now 410.16(A)(B)&(C).

410.16 does not appear to prohibit this, so long as clearances are met.

FYI, Another clause was added in 2008 to allow relaxed clearances for LED & flourescent fixtures listed for storage area use.


Posted By: gfretwell Re: Article 410.8(B)&(C) - 02/06/08 04:48 AM
The LED proposal; was my first "accepted in principle".
Posted By: SteveFehr Re: Article 410.8(B)&(C) - 02/06/08 11:43 AM
Thank you!! A great number of sparkies, homeowners, vendors and inspectors owe you a BIG debt of thanks for that one!
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