I've replied to the stairway lighting thread for everyones benefit.
Nothing personal to anyone, if the glove fits ?
Gentlemen,
To be straight forward with you all, it seems to me that several of you need a lot more training !
It doesn’t matter what your position is or what your “Inspector” thinks !
Each of you “should be able to Read & Understand this requirement”
As for myself, I received certification as at the Mater level in my 4th year of experience back in 1989.
The reason for my early success is that I studied and memorized the top 3000 test questions for the United States.
It proved worthy in that I became Licensed in Florida, California, & Hawaii all at the same time.
Then I became and still am an instructor, teaching all levels and areas of Electrical, including the NEC.
The primary purpose of the code is SAFETY ! ( Article 90.1 Purpose )
The reason that it is specified in 210.70 A 2 c, that “ there shall be a wall switch at each floor level , and landing level ( that includes an entry way,) is so that anyone “entering” the stairway can turn “ON” THE LIGHT(S) so they will not FALL !
“That includes an entry way” is the qualifying part of the statement.
So, if there is NO entry way, at the floor or landing, NO switch or control is required !
Only, where you “enter” the stairway is control required.
Standard English Language, should also be “common sense” !
All the other comment's that were stated are "nice" opinions, but, not what the "Code" is stating !
Obviously – falling down the stairs is more dangerous than falling on a flat floor !
After you have grasp that!, then you will ( hopefully ) realize that any device that hinders the light from “lighting” the stairs when someone “enters” from any “ entryway ” at any point, Is not up to the “minimum” standard and "primary" purpose of the NEC. ( 90.1 )
The purpose of all this is to light the stairs for SAFETY , when someone enters the stairs !
Anytime the stairs fail to be lit up when someone operates anyone of the control devices, there needs to be a repair ! Either it was wired incorrectly or the incorrect device(s) were installed !
If you can’t ( or won’t ) understand that, then maybe you ( or someone else ) should remove you from the trade or to a position that will not put people at risk.
Nothing personal to anyone, if the glove fits ?
Gentlemen,
To be straight forward with you all, it seems to me that several of you need a lot more training !
It doesn’t matter what your position is or what your “Inspector” thinks !
Each of you “should be able to Read & Understand this requirement”
As for myself, I received certification as at the Mater level in my 4th year of experience back in 1989.
The reason for my early success is that I studied and memorized the top 3000 test questions for the United States.
It proved worthy in that I became Licensed in Florida, California, & Hawaii all at the same time.
Then I became and still am an instructor, teaching all levels and areas of Electrical, including the NEC.
The primary purpose of the code is SAFETY ! ( Article 90.1 Purpose )
The reason that it is specified in 210.70 A 2 c, that “ there shall be a wall switch at each floor level , and landing level ( that includes an entry way,) is so that anyone “entering” the stairway can turn “ON” THE LIGHT(S) so they will not FALL !
“That includes an entry way” is the qualifying part of the statement.
So, if there is NO entry way, at the floor or landing, NO switch or control is required !
Only, where you “enter” the stairway is control required.
Standard English Language, should also be “common sense” !
All the other comment's that were stated are "nice" opinions, but, not what the "Code" is stating !
Obviously – falling down the stairs is more dangerous than falling on a flat floor !
After you have grasp that!, then you will ( hopefully ) realize that any device that hinders the light from “lighting” the stairs when someone “enters” from any “ entryway ” at any point, Is not up to the “minimum” standard and "primary" purpose of the NEC. ( 90.1 )
The purpose of all this is to light the stairs for SAFETY , when someone enters the stairs !
Anytime the stairs fail to be lit up when someone operates anyone of the control devices, there needs to be a repair ! Either it was wired incorrectly or the incorrect device(s) were installed !
If you can’t ( or won’t ) understand that, then maybe you ( or someone else ) should remove you from the trade or to a position that will not put people at risk.
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