Posted: 7/5/2010 7:26:37 PM EDT
Maybe I'm wrong in thinking this, but it has been my understanding that if bedrooms are on the end of a hall that you must have an accessible 3 way switch for the hallway lighting. The reason I ask is that the landlord paid extra for ceiling fan outlet boxes, and one was not connected (wire run, box installed, but no switch, and dead lines). The contractor is coming out to take a look at it and the two bedrooms are on the end of a hallway in the loft area and there is only one switch for the lights and that is at the top of the stairs on the other end of the hallway.
Thanks for your input. Code quotations greatly appreciated. |
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2008 NEC 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required
(A)(2) Additional Locations. Additional lighting outlets shall be installed in accordance with (A)(2)(a), (A)(2)(b), and (A)(2)(c). (a) At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power. (b) For dwelling units, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power, at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed to provide illumination on the exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be considered as an outdoor entrance or exit. (c) Where one or more lighting outlet(s) are installed for interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level, and landing that includes an entryway, to control the lighting outlet(s) where the stairway between floor levels has six risers or more. The electrical contractor is not violating code. He could have done a better service by his client and put in a three way on the hall lights, but he has met the minimum code requirement. |