Comments on: Lighting Design Trends for the Recovering Economy http://blogs.ebuild.com/lighting-wiring-devices-generators/lighting-trends-recovering-economy/20091030/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: ktomasulo http://blogs.ebuild.com/lighting-wiring-devices-generators/lighting-trends-recovering-economy/20091030/comment-page-1/#comment-402 ktomasulo Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:53:04 +0000 http://blogs.ebuild.com/?p=400#comment-402 Bruce, in response to your above comment, I asked Jeffrey at Kichler to respond. His answer is below: "Years ago, it was common to have an unprotected light bulb in a porcelain lamp holder in each closet. Codes were changed a number of years ago to require an enclosed lamp. The most typical solution for this type of ordinance is the 6" white ball on a metal holder. (Exposed or partially exposed incandescent lamps and pendants are now specifically NOT permitted.) The national electric code does recommend minimum distances for specific lamp-type light fixtures and can be installed for storage space. Staying within the confines of these minimums and watching light fixture lamp wattage maximums will ensure a safe installation. (Ref: 2008 NEC 410.16) Some local ordinances may indeed restrict incandescent lamps. That is the prerogative of the locale. The NEC guidelines are the baseline. My comments were aimed more toward the walk-in, room-sized closets. It is unlikely that someone will install two fixtures in a typical 3'-0" closet, where these restrictions would most likely be most crucial." Jeffrey R. Dross Senior Product Manager Kichler Lighting Bruce, in response to your above comment, I asked Jeffrey at Kichler to respond. His answer is below:

“Years ago, it was common to have an unprotected light bulb in a porcelain lamp holder in each closet. Codes were changed a number of years ago to require an enclosed lamp. The most typical solution for this type of ordinance is the 6″ white ball on a metal holder. (Exposed or partially exposed incandescent lamps and pendants are now
specifically NOT permitted.) The national electric code does recommend minimum distances for specific lamp-type light fixtures and can be installed for storage space. Staying within the confines of these minimums and watching light fixture lamp wattage maximums will ensure a safe
installation.

(Ref: 2008 NEC 410.16)

Some local ordinances may indeed restrict incandescent lamps. That is the prerogative of the locale. The NEC guidelines are the baseline.

My comments were aimed more toward the walk-in, room-sized closets. It is unlikely that someone will install two fixtures in a typical 3′-0″ closet, where these restrictions would most likely be most crucial.”

Jeffrey R. Dross
Senior Product Manager
Kichler Lighting

]]> By: Bruce Froemming http://blogs.ebuild.com/lighting-wiring-devices-generators/lighting-trends-recovering-economy/20091030/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Bruce Froemming Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:56 +0000 http://blogs.ebuild.com/?p=400#comment-401 As a designer and remodeler of single-family residences, I was alarmed by reading Jeffery Dross' comment: "For a closet, consider installing both incandescent and fluorescent fixtures..." Most all building codes prohibit the use of any incandescent lighting within a closet for the obvious potential of over-heating and consequent fire danger. Would Mr Dross care to withdraw his comments? As a designer and remodeler of single-family residences, I was alarmed by reading Jeffery Dross’ comment: “For a closet, consider installing both incandescent and fluorescent fixtures…” Most all building codes prohibit the use of any incandescent lighting within a closet for the obvious potential of over-heating and consequent fire danger. Would Mr Dross care to withdraw his comments?

]]> By: Wrought Iron 6 Arm Votive Candle Chandelier w/ Pots-Hand Made | Candles Unity http://blogs.ebuild.com/lighting-wiring-devices-generators/lighting-trends-recovering-economy/20091030/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Wrought Iron 6 Arm Votive Candle Chandelier w/ Pots-Hand Made | Candles Unity Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:43:20 +0000 http://blogs.ebuild.com/?p=400#comment-397 [...] Kichler Offers Lighting Trends for the Recovering Economy | ebuild … [...] [...] Kichler Offers Lighting Trends for the Recovering Economy | ebuild … [...]

]]>