Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by jane
Is anybody familiar enough with New York City 1999 National Electric
Code to be able to answer the following two questions about electric
safety:
1. Is a bathroom considered a damp location requiring it to conform to
Article 410-4 for fixtures in damp locations and 410-57(a)for
receptacles in damp locations? It seems to me that the definition of a
damp location is one constantly subject to dampness as opposed to a
bathroom which is only damp when using the bath or shower.
2.Is a 115V 15A Duplex Receptacle allowed on a 20 A circuit if it is
the only receptacle on the circuit?This is not specific to New York City law, but it may be useful:
"Damp Location
ULC listing for fixtures used in a moist unexposed area, such as a
bathroom or porch area."
http://www.norburnlighting.com/id16.htmI think you need to contact the NYC Department Of Buildings at
WWW.NYV.gov or if you live in NYC call 311 they will direct your call
for Free.http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/elcode.html
This should Help yuu out.
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