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3-WAY WALL SWITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 1982-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
OBS

Every stairway shall be lighted. Except as provided in Article 9.35.2.5., 3-way wall switches located at the head and foot of every stairway shall be provided to control at least 1 lighting outlet with fixture for stairways with 4 or more risers in dwelling units.

Key term(s)
  • three-way wall switch

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
OBS

Tous les escaliers doivent être éclairés. Sauf dérogation de l'article 9.35.2.5., il faut prévoir aux deux extrémités d'un escalier de 4 contremarches ou plus à l'intérieur d'un logement un interrupteur tripolaire mural commandant au moins une sortie électrique avec luminaire.

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