Equipment & SystemsQuestion 309 of 521
In a clothes closet, a surface-mounted incandescent or LED luminaire with a completely enclosed light source must maintain what minimum clearance to the nearest storage space?
a.12 inches
b.6 inches
c.18 inches
d.3 inches
Explanation
Section 410.16(C)(1) requires a minimum 12-inch clearance between a surface-mounted incandescent or completely enclosed LED luminaire and the nearest point of a storage space. Recessed fixtures are allowed a smaller 6-inch clearance because their heat is contained within the ceiling.
Law Reference: 2023 NEC §410.16Practice all 521 questions free — no signup required.
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