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Closet lighting question GreenGA 10-23-2006
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Posted by GreenGA on October 23, 2006, 2:37 pm
We're in the process of remodeling our master bathroom and during the
remodel we found some "extra" room so we built a small linen closet in
the main hall next to the hall bathroom.

I believe code will not allow a hanging light fixture within 12 inches
of a shelf so I'm thinking about installing 2 vertical 4-foot
strip-lights mounted on the wall just inside the closet, one each side
of the door. The strip-lights are similar-to/the-same-as the
under-cabinet lights one would use in the kitchen, although they would
have a clear cover and be cool enough to touch . These lights would be
hard wired into the wall switch or perhaps a door activated contact
switch.

Does anyone know if this type of lighting solution would pass code?

Thanks.

Gary Green
Never use a 2x4 when a 2x6 would do just as well.


Posted by Steve Barker LT on October 23, 2006, 3:58 pm
The best way to "pass inspection" is no light at all. They're not required
in a non walkin closet. After the inspection, do as you please.

--
Steve Barker

> We're in the process of remodeling our master bathroom and during the
> remodel we found some "extra" room so we built a small linen closet in
> the main hall next to the hall bathroom.
>
> I believe code will not allow a hanging light fixture within 12 inches
> of a shelf so I'm thinking about installing 2 vertical 4-foot
> strip-lights mounted on the wall just inside the closet, one each side
> of the door. The strip-lights are similar-to/the-same-as the
> under-cabinet lights one would use in the kitchen, although they would
> have a clear cover and be cool enough to touch . These lights would be
> hard wired into the wall switch or perhaps a door activated contact
> switch.
>
> Does anyone know if this type of lighting solution would pass code?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Gary Green
> Never use a 2x4 when a 2x6 would do just as well.
>



Posted by GreenGA on October 23, 2006, 8:52 pm
Interesting suggestion... Not quite the response I expected but
interesting.

Thanks.


Steve Barker LT wrote:
> The best way to "pass inspection" is no light at all. They're not required
> in a non walkin closet. After the inspection, do as you please.
>
> --
> Steve Barker
>
> > We're in the process of remodeling our master bathroom and during the
> > remodel we found some "extra" room so we built a small linen closet in
> > the main hall next to the hall bathroom.
> >
> > I believe code will not allow a hanging light fixture within 12 inches
> > of a shelf so I'm thinking about installing 2 vertical 4-foot
> > strip-lights mounted on the wall just inside the closet, one each side
> > of the door. The strip-lights are similar-to/the-same-as the
> > under-cabinet lights one would use in the kitchen, although they would
> > have a clear cover and be cool enough to touch . These lights would be
> > hard wired into the wall switch or perhaps a door activated contact
> > switch.
> >
> > Does anyone know if this type of lighting solution would pass code?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Gary Green
> > Never use a 2x4 when a 2x6 would do just as well.
> >


Posted by Wayne Whitney on October 24, 2006, 12:07 pm

> Does anyone know if this type of lighting solution would pass code?

See, e.g.,

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_frm/thread/9424f4be5669db81/44ed28795184842f

Cheers, Wayne

Posted by GreenGA on October 24, 2006, 8:43 pm
Well, that settles the question. No lights, if I wish to pass code,
for this closet...

Thanks for the reference. I do appreciate it.

Wayne Whitney wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know if this type of lighting solution would pass code?
>
> See, e.g.,
>
>
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_frm/thread/9424f4be5669db81/44ed28795184842f
>
> Cheers, Wayne


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