Bathroom lighting

[Ellement]

I would like to know if a shower stall recessed light, the gasket seal type, needs to be on a GFI circuit?
Also are light switches that can be reached from a shower stall area and protected with a GFI be within code? There is no other acceptable location.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

[neil seidner]

Ellement: The requirement for a GFCI only applies to receptacles and not to lights (26-700(11)), however having the light on a GFCI would be a good idea considering its location. As far as the 1m rule for switches (30-322(3)) goes, contact your electrical inspector. The wording of the rule makes no provision for a GFCI protected switch to be within 1m of the shower. However I am aware that some provinces have a local amendment to this rule that would allow you to do what you suggested.