Whether you are using incandescent, LED or compact fluorescent (CFL) light sources, NEC safety standards should be followed for closet lighting design:
- Surface-mounted or recessed fixtures are permitted, but exposed light bulbs are not.
- Minimum clearance requirements are:
- Surface-mounted incandescent and LED fixtures with completely enclosed light sources must be at least 12 inches from storage/clothing areas.
- Surface-mounted fluorescent fixtures installed on the ceiling or on the wall above the door must be at least six inches from storage areas.
- Recessed LED or incandescent lighting fixtures must be installed at least six inches from clothing/storage areas.
- Incandescent fixtures with open or partially enclosed lamps and pendant fixtures or lamp holders are not permitted in clothes closets.
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