Can lights in a closet?
According to Article 410.16 of the 2008 NEC, recessed and surface-mounted fluorescent fixtures and recessed incandescent and LED fixtures with a completely enclosed light source can be placed within 6 inches of the clothes storage area.Click to see full answer. Considering this, are closet lights required?While at one time it was acceptable to have these…
According to Article 410.16 of the 2008 NEC, recessed and surface-mounted fluorescent fixtures and recessed incandescent and LED fixtures with a completely enclosed light source can be placed within 6 inches of the clothes storage area.Click to see full answer. Considering this, are closet lights required?While at one time it was acceptable to have these lights in closets as long as the bulb was at least 18″ away from the closet shelf, exposed incandescent lights are no longer allowed in closets, period. Here’s what the 2014 National Electric Code (NEC) says about closet lights: 410.16 Luminaires in Clothes Closets.Also, what is code for closet lights? NEC 410-8 – Lighting fixtures installed in a clothes closet shall have the following clearances from the defined storage area (see the definition below): 12 inches for surface incandescent fixtures, 6 inches for recessed incandescent fixtures, 6 inches for fluorescent fixtures. One may also ask, what type of lighting is best for closets? While many CFL bulbs have fallen well short of their claims for long life (and are rightfully being replaced by longer-lasting and more efficient LED lights), fluorescent is still the top choice for closets because it’s the coolest-running light and is relatively energy-efficient.Can an electrical outlet be installed in a closet?There is no prohibition for installing a receptacle in a closet in the NEC. In fact it is very common to see receptacles installed in closets for cellphone chargers ect.
