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08-01-2011, 07:52 PM #1
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bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
Noted this in a convoluted home. Light fixture in center of room and they enclosed HVAC ducts in sheet rock. Bulb is just a few inches from sheet rock. My searching has not provided anything that might prohibit this. Any ideas?
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08-02-2011, 05:50 AM #2
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Re: bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
Unless it had a extremely large lamp installed (such as a 300W) & don't see that in the pic, I don't see any issues.
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08-02-2011, 05:56 AM #3
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Re: bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
I would recommend a globe cover but other than that, I think it's OK.
Originally Posted by Randall Clark
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08-02-2011, 08:06 AM #4
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Re: bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
yes most codes do not allow exposed bulbs. Originally Posted by Matthew Steger
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08-02-2011, 11:20 AM #5
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Re: bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
This statement would be much better had you provided the code and section Originally Posted by Michael Derrick
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08-02-2011, 03:53 PM #6
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Re: bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock
That is true for closets. NEC 410.2 (2008 edition) Originally Posted by Michael Derrick
Can you provide an NEC or IRC reference that does not allow exposed bulbs in living space?
"The Code is not a peak to reach but a foundation to build from."
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