bathroom light timer

orange

I'm planning to add a vent fan/heat lamp combo to bathroom. Is there any rule regarding location of a timer/switch for heat light from shower?

joed

Must not be within reach while standing in shower. Generally that means 1m away.

From ESAsafe site.
http://www.esasafe.com/faqs.htm

Question:
How close can a light switch be located to the shower in a small bathroom?
Answer:
The Code states wall switches shall not be located within reach of a person in a shower or bathtub. Appendix B of the Code interprets this as meaning not within 1 m (39"). The orientation of the shower door in the open position may serve to place the switch out of reach of someone in the shower. In very small bathrooms the switch may be required to be located outside of the bathroom next to the door.
Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 30-222.

dSilanskas

You can have it within reach of a shower if the timer/switch is GFCI protected

chris75

YOu can have it right outside the shower, just not directly about the rim, with or WITHOUT gfci protection. At least in the US.

dSilanskas

Above the rim? You mean within the shower? Why would you install it there?

joed

We are talking CANADA here. There is no provision for being GFCI. It must not be within reach.

dSilanskas

Ohhh Canada well thats the first problem

orange

Thanks for the responses. I put the fan and a heat light timer on a wall 40-42" from the shower. It is on a GFCI as well.

Also, I do find the ESAsafe site ---
http://www.esasafe.com/faqs.htm
quite helpful.

Note: Nov 13 added a photo
orange

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