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is there a code that requires any light fixtures in closets to have a light switch ?
There isn't any electrical code that requires a switch for a closet light however why would you not have a switch?
not sure why you would not, just had some one ask me about it.
if it was required i could not find anything so that's why i am here
So you are suggesting to leave the light on all the time
Yes, and I thought he was asking if it was required but why would it matter otherwise without a switch it would be on all the time. Maybe I am missing somethingI may be way off base on this one but I think the OP is asking about a wall switch.
Probably more useful than leaving it off all the time, I guess.So you are suggesting to leave the light on all the time
And you know this since you were standing in the dark in the closet at the time??I have put in some closet motion lights, plastic cover, pin florescent bulb. They come set for 3 minutes. Haven't had any recalls, except the one in my closet comes on sometimes when the furnace kicks on:?
Don't know if I could stand that still long enough. Actually sleeping in bed. When I see the crack of light I know it's time to get up and go to the bathroomAnd you know this since you were standing in the dark in the closet at the time??
I think the questioned is answered as there is no code on that but the op didn't state that info. I would never use a pull chain in a closet by choice but I realize that some people don't want the expense or the possibilities of install may be costlyLike said before, I think opening post was inquiring about a wall switch vs pull chain fixture.
Space restrictions would only apply to clothes closets for the most part. Though some of the items stored in some other closets still deserve similar design considerations IMO.As far as code requirements goes, there is no requirement saying that you have to have one. I'm assuming that you are wanting to put/keep a keyed fixture in the closet. Biggest thing with that is to remember your space restrictions for uncovered surface mounted incandescents.
Dan
Those old pull chains were built better. Today's pull chain switches don't last nearly as long before the pull chain breaks - and over time this really makes a wall switch cost less to own, especially if hiring a professional to replace it every couple years or even less then that.I reckon that I go back toooo far. Like it was said, pull chain fixtures were done to save money. The house I grew up in (my father was born in, in 1907), had pull chain light fixtures in the bedrooms. And 1 receptacle in the bedroom.
As far as code requirements goes, there is no requirement saying that you have to have one. I'm assuming that you are wanting to put/keep a keyed fixture in the closet. Biggest thing with that is to remember your space restrictions for uncovered surface mounted incandescents.
Dan
410.16 Luminaires in Clothes Closets
(A) Luminai re Types Permitted. Only luminaires of the following types shall be permitted in a closet:
(1) Surface-mounted or recessed incandescent or LED luminaires with completely enclosed light sources
No open lamps allowed is how I read it ---