Motors & EquipmentQuestion 99 of 120
A surface-mounted luminaire with a completely enclosed light source is installed in a clothes closet. What is the minimum clearance to the nearest point of the defined storage space?
a.12 inches
b.6 inches
c.3 inches
d.18 inches
Explanation
Surface-mounted luminaires with a completely enclosed light source require 12 inches of clearance from the storage space, while recessed luminaires with an enclosed light source are permitted at 6 inches because the housing is set back into the ceiling or wall. Open incandescent lamps are not permitted in clothes closets at all.
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