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Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?

#25936 05/24/03 08:24 AM

Joined: Jan 2002

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It is absolutely a violation to install a bare or even partially covered lamp in a closet. NEC article 410.8 (C) A fluorescent strip over the door is the best bet provided it has six inches clearance from the storage area.

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Is a bare bulb up to Code?	remarked	05/24/03 06:29 AM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	Sandro	05/24/03 10:20 AM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	zapped208	05/24/03 11:10 AM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	Electricmanscott	05/24/03 12:24 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	Active 1	05/24/03 03:18 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	remarked	05/25/03 08:10 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	WebSparky	05/25/03 10:52 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	wa2ise	05/26/03 03:05 AM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	SvenNYC	05/26/03 06:14 AM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	electure	05/26/03 12:34 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	Texas_Ranger	05/26/03 01:46 PM
Re: Is a bare bulb up to Code?	Sandro	05/27/03 01:41 AM