Stairway lighting

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Interior Stairwell Lighting Lighting for Stairways Stairwell – Lighting Interior Ceilings

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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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Two schematic stair profiles illustrate stairway lighting with switches at both the upper and lower ends of each flight. Each stairway is shown with an illuminated bulb and two wall switches. The Canadian example is labeled for stairs with four or more risers, while the USA example is labeled for six or more risers. A note states that some areas may require only one switch for lights on stairs to an unfinished basement.

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stair flights stair treads stair risers landings light bulbs wall switches

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