Damp Rated Chandelier Over Tub

I think this is a great look but as a home inspector i m going to be a wet rag and say these are all improper installations.

Damp rated chandelier over tub.

In the image above is a beautiful crystal chandelier with matching crystal wall sconces. Nec 410 10 d or international residential code e4003 11 bathtub and shower. The fixture should feature tight construction that keeps out water and condensation. However chandeliers have a branched fixture while pendants hang by a chain or cord.

Vibrant red primary bathroom styled with an oversized crystal chandelier and a stylish heart shaped chair that sits beside the freestanding tub over white wood plank flooring. A mini chandelier doesn t take up a lot of space but still provides a beautiful focal point. There are still a couple of options for adding decorative lighting to your bathroom beyond the standard vanity lights above or near the sink. Always check with the local code office to find out what restrictions for a chandelier over a bathtub have been adopted in your town.

Plan for moisture photo by courtesy of schoolhouse electric co. Chandeliers above bath tubs are apparently all the rage today. There are damp and wet rated fixtures that can go over a tub or shower just not hanging down within a certain zone. This applies to small chandeliers as well as the larger models.

When you see the briefing material that comes with these mini chandelier light fixtures you will notice that manufacturers design them to be suitable for damp settings. Outside of that zone no rating is required even high enough over the tub. The installed light should also be rated for a moist or wet location many chandeliers are not. If you want to hang a chandelier above a bathtub you ll need a taller than average ceiling and a light fixture that is rated for wet or damp locations.

By code the bottom of the chandelier must be at least 8 feet above the highest point on the tub s edge or 3 feet beyond it. And yes local codes can be different. However if you cannot install a chandelier over your bathtub due to local building codes all is not lost. Chandelier rated for damp location reuben saltzman structure tech home inspections email minnesota home inspector study guide.

Authenticity in the us it is anything electrical not metal that hangs. Choose a fixture that s u l rated for wet or damp locations. One option is to add a chandelier to the center of your space instead of over the tub. Zillow digs tm the charming pink primary bathroom features a walk in shower and bathtub along with a floating vanity with vessel sink and floral chair.