switch requirements
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jimwalker
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- TAMPA FLORIDA
Re: switch requirements
Can't see any rule as to where the switch is located ,but yes at entry other than garage doors.
If you mean like a kitchen with 2 ways in ,only one switch required.Not a good idea but legal.
210.70
[ February 06, 2004, 04:46 PM: Message edited by: jimwalker ]
Can't see any rule as to where the switch is located ,but yes at entry other than garage doors.
If you mean like a kitchen with 2 ways in ,only one switch required.Not a good idea but legal.
210.70
[ February 06, 2004, 04:46 PM: Message edited by: jimwalker ]
sparky
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Re: switch requirements
I have a inspector that requires a switch for a interior and exterior light at each exterior door and a switch at every entry to a room I have argued with him but to no avail . Codes states light at each exterior door except garage door and at least one switch per room.
I have a inspector that requires a switch for a interior and exterior light at each exterior door and a switch at every entry to a room I have argued with him but to no avail . Codes states light at each exterior door except garage door and at least one switch per room.
jimwalker
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- TAMPA FLORIDA
Re: switch requirements
Unless you have a local amendment he needs to cite the code.I will agree its a good idea but not NEC.Argument would be easy,hand him the code book and say kindly show me where.That outside light can be a photo cell control
Unless you have a local amendment he needs to cite the code.I will agree its a good idea but not NEC.Argument would be easy,hand him the code book and say kindly show me where.That outside light can be a photo cell control
pierre
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Re: switch requirements
Depending where your jurisdiction is and what they have adopted, can make a big difference. In NYSate, the residential building code has specific references as to where the switch for lighting should be located. In other jurisdiction, that may be true also. The requirements are found in R303.3, .4, .4.1.
For other than dwellings, the Energy Conservation Construction Code has some relavent information about lighting and how it is controlled.
Our contractors meeting this month had a representative from WattStopper provide a presentation. He was well versed in the State requirements for both dwellings and other than dwellings. It was very informative and gave us a good idea of where things are heading. The guys from California probably have even more restrictions than NY.
Pierre
Depending where your jurisdiction is and what they have adopted, can make a big difference. In NYSate, the residential building code has specific references as to where the switch for lighting should be located. In other jurisdiction, that may be true also. The requirements are found in R303.3, .4, .4.1.
For other than dwellings, the Energy Conservation Construction Code has some relavent information about lighting and how it is controlled.
Our contractors meeting this month had a representative from WattStopper provide a presentation. He was well versed in the State requirements for both dwellings and other than dwellings. It was very informative and gave us a good idea of where things are heading. The guys from California probably have even more restrictions than NY.
Pierre
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: switch requirements
Sparky the NEC states that a light will have a switch to control it or a sensor in certain circumstances.But to have one at every doorway is a good wiring practice but it is not required.Other than in certain circumstances
Sparky the NEC states that a light will have a switch to control it or a sensor in certain circumstances.But to have one at every doorway is a good wiring practice but it is not required.Other than in certain circumstances
charlie
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Re: switch requirements
In order to meet the requirements of the NEC, a switch or means of control is required but the location is not specified, that is a design issue. If I wanted to install all the switches for lights in an upstairs bedroom and nowhere else, I may do that. The only exception is for stairs.
In order to meet the requirements of the NEC, a switch or means of control is required but the location is not specified, that is a design issue. If I wanted to install all the switches for lights in an upstairs bedroom and nowhere else, I may do that. The only exception is for stairs.
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: switch requirements
Charlie you are correct,but 2002 NEC changed the wording for the 6 riser rule.It now states that there will be a switch at each floor level and at a landing with an entrance,We have one model with a bonus room 2nd fl.there are stairs to a landing where the 3 ways for the stairs and switches for the room were ,then 2 risers into the room itself.2002 NEC changed that 99 allowed this but 2002 didn`t.
Charlie you are correct,but 2002 NEC changed the wording for the 6 riser rule.It now states that there will be a switch at each floor level and at a landing with an entrance,We have one model with a bonus room 2nd fl.there are stairs to a landing where the 3 ways for the stairs and switches for the room were ,then 2 risers into the room itself.2002 NEC changed that 99 allowed this but 2002 didn`t.
sparky
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Re: switch requirements
I agree that the only place a switch is specifically reguired is on the stairway . Other wise only the lighting outlet is specifically stated as to be placed by exterior door ways. Switch should be allowed to be placed any where. Have argued with him but he misinterperts that section.Can't win
I agree that the only place a switch is specifically reguired is on the stairway . Other wise only the lighting outlet is specifically stated as to be placed by exterior door ways. Switch should be allowed to be placed any where. Have argued with him but he misinterperts that section.Can't win
ryan_618
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- Salt Lake City, Utah
Re: switch requirements
And storage/equipment spaces. 210.70(A)(3)
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