210.70(3)

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Is a wall mounted switch also required at a bulked entrance too? I have a residential basement with a switch at the head of the basement stairs the inspector says I also need a switch at the bulked too. Is he correct? I read 210.70(3) and its not clear to me. Please advise. Thanks
 
elecmen said:
Is a wall mounted switch also required at a bulked entrance too? I have a residential basement with a switch at the head of the basement stairs the inspector says I also need a switch at the bulked too. Is he correct? I read 210.70(3) and its not clear to me. Please advise. Thanks
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I don't see how a switch at a typical bulkhead (around here they are called "Bilco" doors because of a prominent local mfgr) would do much good unless it was capable of being opened from the outside.
 
peter d said:
I don't see how a switch at a typical bulkhead (around here they are called "Bilco" doors because of a prominent local mfgr) would do much good unless it was capable of being opened from the outside.
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I mount it on the side of the steps (the "wall") right at the end of the first step. Jerk the doors open, lean down, and turn on the switch.

They call them Bilco doors here too. Matter of fact, many people call roof hatches Bilco doors too. I think Bilco makes many of the roof hatches also.
 
mdshunk said:
I mount it on the side of the steps (the "wall") right at the end of the first step. Jerk the doors open, lean down, and turn on the switch.
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I'm assuming these are the home made wooden bulkhead doors? I have yet to see a Bilco door that is capable of being opened from the outside.



They call them Bilco doors here too. Matter of fact, many people call roof hatches Bilco doors too. I think Bilco makes many of the roof hatches also.
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You don't say. :)
 
peter d said:
I'm assuming these are the home made wooden bulkhead doors? I have yet to see a Bilco door that is capable of being opened from the outside.
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Then I guess you haven't seen very many. Unless it's locked from the inside with the bolt, it will open right up if you pull on the right hand leaf.
 
Peter, this is a bilco door, they open from outside... :grin:

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mdshunk said:
Then I guess you haven't seen very many. Unless it's locked from the inside with the bolt, it will open right up if you pull on the right hand leaf.
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Thanks for the lesson in Bilco doors. I really had no idea. :roll:
 
mdshunk said:
I always put one there too, but I'm not sure I can lead you to anything that requires it.
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If they have 6 steps do you install one on the top and bottom? ;) :grin:

I myself only install a switch at the bottom of the steps in the actual basement area.
 
stickboy1375 said:
Peter knows what a Bilco is, he's just never in is life seen one unlocked before.... :grin:
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Yes, never. In fact I still can't figure out how to operate the one at my parent's house...;)
 
mdshunk said:
Then I guess you haven't seen very many. Unless it's locked from the inside with the bolt, it will open right up if you pull on the right hand leaf.
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You are probably used to people leaving them unlocked. Here, not so much. This is the "big city" after all.
 
peter d said:
You are probably used to people leaving them unlocked. Here, not so much. This is the "big city" after all.
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ya.

Many people who schedule service calls for times when they'll be at work suggest that I enter through the Bilco door, so they're commonly unlocked. There's a show on TV called something like 'It Takes A Thief', where they break into people's homes. That's such a load of crap, because I'm certain that most of the homes in my area, and probably a great deal of suburban America, have something unlocked. I was out for a walk earlier, and walked by a man's house that had his front door wide open (screen door shut). I could clearly see that he was fast asleep in his easy chair with the TV still on. Clearly, he has no concerns about home invasion.
 
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