Light switches near bath tubs or showers

[mshields]

Anybody aware of a requirement to install light switches a minimum of 5 feet from a bathtub or shower? I'm not aware of one but I have a contractor insisting it's true.

Comments?

 

[infinity]

It's not true. The only limitation is that it can not be in the shower. It can be right next to the shower or tub.

 

[mike12347]

I was failed once for a switch that was close to a whirlpool tub, it was even GFCI protected. The inspector said it was less than 5 ft and it needed to be moved. Sometimes I'll go along with them, but this was the only sensible location. Long story short, I actually had to call his boss to get it passed.
It is definately legal.

 

[celtic]

Unless there is some sort of local code stating distances, the NEC simply states "not in" (as Infinity stated) .

 

[Minuteman]

As I have posted, like a zillion times, our local ordinance says within 5' requires GFCI protection on switches.

 

[George Stolz]

As I have posted, like a zillion times, our local ordinance says within 5' requires GFCI protection on switches.

Somehow, I had forgotten a zillion times, so don't feel like a broken record.