Neutral requirement

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I reckon you are asking about the 404.2(c) requirement to have a neutral present at each light switch in case someone later wants a dimmer or occupancy sensor.

The tricky part in complying is once you put a regular light switch in the neutral is covered up and no one can confirm that it is available. Special switches are coming out that have a sight glass so that you can see the neutral.
 
ActionDave said:
I reckon you are asking about the 404.2(c) requirement to have a neutral present at each light switch in case someone later wants a dimmer or occupancy sensor. ...
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It's not required if a neutral can be installed at a later date without removing finished structural surfaces.
 
When they do I will be mad since I have already spent the early years in the trade learning to cope with the ones designed for the oppressive, dominant right handed world.

Nothing new. I had to learn to use their scissors as a child. I'm not bitter though.
 
ActionDave said:
When they do I will be mad since I have already spent the early years in the trade learning to cope with the ones designed for the oppressive, dominant right handed world.

Nothing new. I had to learn to use their scissors as a child. I'm not bitter though.
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Ha! you guys crack me up!
You know what they say only lefties are in their right mind! :)
 
If you are in Massachusetts there is this little gem of an exception
404.2(C). Designate the exception as "Exception No. 1" and insert an additional exception as follows:

Exception No. 2: Where multiple switch locations control the same lighting load in an interior
room or space, a grounded conductor of the lighting circuit shall not be required at each such
location if one has been provided at one or more switching points that is (are) visible from most
areas within the room including all principal entry points. Where a switch controls a receptacle
load or lighting load that does not serve a habitable room or bathroom, or where automatic
control of lighting has been provided or the switch is not within the lit area, a grounded circuit
conductor shall not be required.
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This eliminates quite a bit of wire.
 
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