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Closet lighting question GreenGA 10-23-2006
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Posted by carolyn on October 25, 2006, 2:57 am
GreenGA wrote:

> 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.

Have you thought of using any of the new battery powered neon lights? Stick
it to the ceiling or the wall, and replace the batteries every few hundred
hours of use?

Carolyn
--
Carolyn Marenger


Posted by Barold on October 25, 2006, 3:29 pm
For our closets we just covered the boxes with covers and after the
inspection we installed lights. Ta-da!


Posted by GreenGA on October 25, 2006, 7:58 pm
This is something I never thought about. It's only a linen closet and
we will use it, what two - three times a week to get some towels and
such or put back what was just laundered.

Thanks.


carolyn wrote:
> GreenGA wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> Have you thought of using any of the new battery powered neon lights? Stick
> it to the ceiling or the wall, and replace the batteries every few hundred
> hours of use?
>
> Carolyn
> --
> Carolyn Marenger


Posted by RickR on October 25, 2006, 10:14 pm
Mounted over the door is fine.
These pass code in WA state all the time. IMHO they pass the UBC and
IBC.

RickR

GreenGA wrote:
> 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 26, 2006, 10:51 am
Mounted over the door is fine for the upper shelves, I even considered
it before I posted the original message. However, since the closet is
so shallow, about 21", I doubt much light would reach the lower
shelves.

This is why I was thinking of something like a cool-operating
under-cabinet light with plastic covers. I could run it/them down the
sides of the door to illuminate everything from the top shelf down to
near the floor.

Others have suggested that I prewire the closet for "the light" and
then after the closet is inspected, just put in what I want; within
reason of course. However, I have told my kids since they were small
that I hate cheating and most laws, and codes in this case, are there
for a reason. I would be forced to call myself a hypocrite if I were
to follow that path and more than calling me fat, I hate being called a
hypocrite. ;)

RickR wrote:
> Mounted over the door is fine.
> These pass code in WA state all the time. IMHO they pass the UBC and
> IBC.
>
> RickR
>
> GreenGA wrote:
> > 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.


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