Lighting required?
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Sierrasparky
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Its probably in the building code.
I would think egress.
I would think egress.
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I thought that too but he did say multi-story building so I'm thinking that egress is not an issue unless we're talking about ground level.
GerryB
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I will say no. You may find something in the IRC if it is a one or two family or the IBC if three or more. You could ask the same question is a receptacle required.
kwired
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Required only if the deck has grade level access. 2014 NEC 210.70(A)(2)(b)
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Receptacles are different and they're required even for multi-story buildings.
It's pretty clear in 2008that receptacles are required on any balcony in my opinion. I also am pretty sure it's silent on a light fixture on that same balcony, unless like mentioned above it's on the first floor or is an entrance or exit
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kwired
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Unless there was changes since 2008, first floor isn't the determining factor - grade level access is.
If there is a stairway to grade level that makes lighting outlet required. Balcony on first floor but with no access to grade level still doesn't require a lighting outlet.
RumRunner
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Some buildings have first floors that are above the grade level. . .which adds more to this hullabaloo.
Right now I'm about 8 ft above water level and the ground level is about three stories above. :lol:
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