Bath Circuit Requirements

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• Heated (Radiant) Floor

  Electric mats or hydronic tubing under the tile that warm the floor. A popular bath upgrade installed during the floor build; electric ma…

• Towel Warmer

  A heated rack (electric or hydronic) that warms and dries towels. Hardwired electric models need a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit place…

• Bath Exhaust Fan

  A code-required fan that removes moisture to prevent mold and finish damage, ducted to the exterior (never into the attic). The most negl…

• Backsplash

  The protective and decorative surface behind the vanity, from a short stone lip to full-height tile, guarding the wall from water.

• Bath Gut Renovation

  Stripping the bathroom to studs and subfloor to rebuild everything including waterproofing. The scope most cost models assume and where h…

• Anti-Scald Device

  Valve technology (pressure-balance or thermostatic) required by code on showers and often tubs to prevent sudden dangerous temperature ch…

• Bath Tier

  The budget band of a bath project — from a cosmetic refresh through mid-range and high-end to luxury — defined by scope, fixture grade, a…

• Alcove Tub

  A tub installed in a three-wall recess with one finished apron, the most common and economical bathtub configuration, typically paired wi…