That s great info frank thanks for your research but none of it applies to vince s original question of a light switch near the shower bay.
How far from shower door for light switch.
Or as long as the switch is outside of the shower it is neither damp or wet.
Typically light fixture wall switches in standard residential construction are set so that wall switch boxes are somewhere between 48 and 52 inches above the floor.
Fcarrio frank m.
There are a couple of advantages to this.
Many homeowners are faced with a dilemma when wiring or rewiring their bathroom.
Mike master electrician replied 10 years ago to answer your original question there is no minimum distance requirement in regards xxxxx xxxxx switch location as it relates to the shower.
30 from the shower end wall where the shower head is.
Bemelander bill emelander june 11 2009 11 00am 13.
They might want to wire a light or exhaust fan switch near their shower stall.
The switch in vince s picture is ok and as jeff said there is nothing to comment about.
I have actually worked on remodel projects where an older home did have the bathroom light switch located out in the hallway.
If the bathroom is small and there are limited locations for light switches or the light switch will be place near the opening to the bathtub or shower then the circuit will be required to be protected by gfci.
First it puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position.
Placing a light switch near a shower.