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In a clothes closet, a recessed incandescent or LED luminaire with a completely enclosed light source must maintain what minimum clearance to the nearest storage space?
a.12 inches
b.18 inches
c.24 inches
d.6 inches
Explanation
Section 410.16(C)(3) permits a 6-inch minimum clearance for recessed incandescent or completely enclosed LED luminaires because the recessed housing limits exposed heat. Surface-mounted units require the larger 12-inch clearance.
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