Stairway lighting

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Electric Lighting – Stairways Lighting for Stairways Stairwell – Lighting

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stairway lighting requires switches at both the top and bottom of the stairs when the stairs have 4 or more risers (CAN) or 6 or more risers (USA)
4 or more risers (CAN)
6 or more risers (USA)
note:
in some areas, only one switch may be required for lights on stairs to an unfinished basement

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The illustration shows two stairways in profile, each with a light bulb above the stairs and switches at the top and bottom. The left stairway is labeled for four or more risers in Canada, and the right for six or more risers in the USA. The annotation states that stairway lighting requires switches at both ends for these riser counts. A note identifies a possible local exception allowing only one switch for lights on stairs to an unfinished basement.

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stairways stair treads stair risers upper and lower landings light bulbs wall switches switch cover plates

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