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Electrical Engineering and N.E.C. Question About Showers and Outlets/Receptacles?

I have a question about a ADA compliant shower where the home owner uses a wheelchair to enter the bathroom. The bathroom and shower are not separated by a curb or shower door. Rather the whole bathroom is a shower/bathroom. N.E.C. states receptacles cannot be in a shower. Switches are not allowed unless they are assembled with the shower. My question: does the vanity which has outlets and receptacles fall within the shower? It is this a common problem with ADA home owners? Is there a exception for ADA home owners? Thank you.

Additional notes: The drain of the shower is not a traditional center drain but is a elongated drain near the edge. So the pre-slope is toward the edge if that helps.

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    9 years ago
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    Very good question.

    If anyone knows; it will be Mike Holt.

    See: http://www.mikeholt.com/

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