[loupi01]

Title 24 states that Manual On Occupancy Sensors need to be installed in bathrooms and laundry room. If the lights in these rooms are fluorescent light fixtures, do I still need to use a Manual On Occupancy Sensors? What if I also have other light fixtures in the bathroom such as recess lights and wall sconces. Would I need to have a Manual On Occupancy Sensor on for these fixtures?

Thanks

[tkrussell]

Section 6.4 states that either use a sensor on low efficacy fixtures, or just a switch on high efficacy fixtures. So, a fluorescent does not need a sensor, and any other incandescent fixtures do need a sensor.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publica...6_Lighting.pdf

[loupi01]

Thanks again tkrusell for your expertise. It is greatly appreciated.
One other question is if I have a recess light fixture in a shower or above a bathtub, does the cirtuit need to be on a GFIC? And what about a hanging light fixture above the tub?

Thank you

[tkrussell]

A recess light or fan above a tub or shower only needs GFI protection if the manufacturer requires it, to meet code.

I will not install a recess fan or light above a tub without GFI protection. Call me silly, but no way is anyone using a tub or shower in a home I wired going to die.

A hanging fixture above a tub must have GFI protection and the bottom of the fixture must not be closer than 8 feet to the water level.