[Electricite]

Elliott I am new to forum. Have been wiring for 30 years. Just had inspector say that fan within. 3 feet if tub needs to be protected. Thanks

 

[Deep Cover]

Nothing in the NEC, but manufacturer's instructions many times will require GFI protection if within the footprint of the tub/shower. Check local amendments.

 

[svh19044]

I have had a couple inspectors tell me this, and it has been implied on manufacturer suggestions plenty of times. It's easier to just throw that circuit on a GFCI breaker and not argue.

 

[Electricite]

Ok thanks I d never heard of it either. He also said 2 cables on top of each other required red staple. Had nt heard of that either. He must have own code book.

 

[Hack Work]

I have had a couple inspectors tell me this, and it has been implied on manufacturer suggestions plenty of times. It's easier to just throw that circuit on a GFCI breaker and not argue.

That's expensive. I just feed it from the GFCI receptacle that is already there.

 

[480sparky]

That's expensive. I just feed it from the GFCI receptacle that is already there.

You may not be able to if the bath circuit is used in other bathrooms.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Ok thanks I d never heard of it either. He also said 2 cables on top of each other required red staple. Had nt heard of that either. He must have own code book.

What is a red staple. I use the regular staples for 2- 12/2 NM cables. I would think if the cables were round there would be an issue with the standard size staples.

 

[Electricite]

Ok sounds good txs

 

[svh19044]

That's expensive. I just feed it from the GFCI receptacle that is already there.

Sure, if you are already sharing that circuit and it's already fed from the receptacle.

Otherwise, if it includes rewiring, it's cheaper an easier to just put the whole bathroom no a gfci breaker. If the fan is on a different circuit, instead of rewiring, it's also easier to throw it on a gfci breaker.

But yes, there are a few limited circumstances for small bathrooms where your suggestion is perfectly valid.

 

[svh19044]

Ok thanks I d never heard of it either. He also said 2 cables on top of each other required red staple. Had nt heard of that either. He must have own code book.

What the heck is a red staple? For many more than 2 wires, he could be referring to the use of

Otherwise most staples are rated for 2 12/2 romex.

 

[Electricite]

You can t just throw it on gfci breaker cause now it s gotta be afci also ugh

 

[Electricite]

Red staple. Little bigger then blue has red insulation

 

[Hack Work]

But yes, there are a few limited circumstances for small bathrooms where your suggestion is perfectly valid.

This statement would be correct if you changed out "a few limited circumstances" for "the overwhelming majority of the time".

 

[svh19044]

You can t just throw it on gfci breaker cause now it s gotta be afci also ugh

What code are you under?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Red staple. Little bigger then blue has red insulation

I call them stackers- they take 4 wires. A staple

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What code are you under?

Massachusettes is under 2014

 

[svh19044]

Massachusettes is under 2014

They don't waste time! :001_huh:

 

[electricmanscott]

Ok thanks I d never heard of it either. He also said 2 cables on top of each other required red staple. Had nt heard of that either. He must have own code book.

His within 3' of the tub is nonsense, over a tub or shower most likely yes as required by manufacturers.

He's probably technically correct on the staple but again nonsense.

 

[chicken steve]

Massachusettes is under 2014

More 1814, pilgrim hats, the occasional witch burning, etc.....~CS~

 

[chicken steve]

He's probably technically correct on the staple but again nonsense.

because lord knows our tax $$$ goes to politically correct stapalage first & foremost !:jester:

~CS~