Will I still be to code if I don't have a vent fan in my bathroom?

Asked by syz (36034

) August 17th, 2007

I want to change the light in my bathroom (toilet, actually, it's a tiny room separate from the rest of the bathroom) and I realized it's a combo light/exhaust fan. If I take that out in put in my silly little mini-chandelier, will I still be to code?

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I have a feeling that it depends on whether there is a window in the room. But I'm not sure.

peggylou (1141

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yes it will still meet code unless your city has some type of exception requiring it. Call zoning in your city to be sure.

gooch (5749

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I've never had a fan in my bathroom in apartments in Chicago, Oakland, CA, or DC, so I think you'll be OK.

Michael (2685

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It may be to code but you might meet some mold or mildew that balance the pleasure from your adorable mini-chandelier, never mild the allergy issue. Fan is there for a reason; @peggylou suggest; window that opens would be paramount w/o fan.

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