Damp Rated Chandelier Over Tub

One option is to add a chandelier to the center of your space instead of over the tub.

Damp rated chandelier over tub.

Vibrant red primary bathroom styled with an oversized crystal chandelier and a stylish heart shaped chair that sits beside the freestanding tub over white wood plank flooring. Instead of placing the chandelier directly over the tub. A mini chandelier doesn t take up a lot of space but still provides a beautiful focal point. Authenticity in the us it is anything electrical not metal that hangs.

Plan for moisture photo by courtesy of schoolhouse electric co. Chandeliers above bath tubs are apparently all the rage today. Chandelier rated for damp location reuben saltzman structure tech home inspections email minnesota home inspector study guide. Choose a fixture that s u l rated for wet or damp locations.

However chandeliers have a branched fixture while pendants hang by a chain or cord. By code the bottom of the chandelier must be at least 8 feet above the highest point on the tub s edge or 3 feet beyond it. This applies to small chandeliers as well as the larger models. The luxury master suite has polished travertine flooring a large soaking tub double sink vanity with white cabinetry and a large glass shower with arched ceilings.

I think this is a great look but as a home inspector i m going to be a wet rag and say these are all improper installations. And yes local codes can be different. If you want to hang a chandelier above a bathtub you ll need a taller than average ceiling and a light fixture that is rated for wet or damp locations. There are damp and wet rated fixtures that can go over a tub or shower just not hanging down within a certain zone.

There are still a couple of options for adding decorative lighting to your bathroom beyond the standard vanity lights above or near the sink. When you see the briefing material that comes with these mini chandelier light fixtures you will notice that manufacturers design them to be suitable for damp settings. In the image above is a beautiful crystal chandelier with matching crystal wall sconces. Electrical electrical reuben saltzman april 2 2012 410 10 d chandelier above tub chandeliers above bath tubs light above bath tub lights above bath tubs 2 comments.

Always check with the local code office to find out what restrictions for a chandelier over a bathtub have been adopted in your town. Nec 410 10 d or international residential code e4003 11 bathtub and shower. The fixture should feature tight construction that keeps out water and condensation. However if you cannot install a chandelier over your bathtub due to local building codes all is not lost.