Bathroom Electrical Code

Do Recessed Shower Lights and Bathroom Exhaust Fans Need GFCI Protection?

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Do recessed shower lights need GFCI protection? It’s one of the more common electrical code questions I hear, especially when a recessed shower light or bathroom exhaust fan is installed over a bathtub or shower. The short answer is: not necessarily. The key to answering this question is recognizing that the NEC is addressing three … Read more

Bathroom 20-Amp Branch Circuit Requirements: When Can the Lights Share the Circuit?

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Bathroom 20-Amp Branch Circuit Requirements seem straightforward until you start asking what else can be connected to them. That’s where the confusion usually begins. One electrician says, “Every bathroom needs its own 20-amp circuit.” Another says, “You can put the lights on that circuit too.” Then someone else insists, “No, the lights have to be … Read more