P pgraf Member Location Washington D C Aug 27, 2014 #1 Is it against fire or electrical code to have a 120 volt convenience receptalce in a stairwell of a commercial building?
Is it against fire or electrical code to have a 120 volt convenience receptalce in a stairwell of a commercial building?
G GoldDigger Moderator Staff member Location Placerville, CA, USA Occupation Retired PV System Designer Aug 27, 2014 #3 The last time this question was asked, the consensus was that nothing prohibited it, even if the stairway was a required fire rated stairway. But as a matter of common sense the receptacle should be at a landing rather than over the stair treads.
The last time this question was asked, the consensus was that nothing prohibited it, even if the stairway was a required fire rated stairway. But as a matter of common sense the receptacle should be at a landing rather than over the stair treads.
C Curious nerd Member Location Washington State, USA Aug 27, 2014 #4 See also See also http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=158333