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On Nov 14, 11:42*am, wrote:
On Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:59:53 -0600, Steve Barker

wrote:
And i'll bet the code really does require the three (and four) way
switches at the different doorways of a room. *If you interpret it that
way. *I believe it says something about being able to turn on a light
when you enter a room.


The only place I can think of that requires 3 and 4 way switches is
stairways. *You need a switch at any place you can enter the stair
well. Generally one at the top and one at the bottom but if there is a
landing with an entrance in the middle you need a switch there too.

210.70(A)(2)(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 level that includes an entryway, to control the lighting
outlet(s) where the stairway between floor levels has six risers or
more. *

As for rooms, you only need a wall mounted switch ... somewhere. It
doesn't even need to be in the room with the light.

210.70(A)(1) Habitable Rooms. At least one wall switch–controlled
lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and
bathroom.
Exception No. 1: *In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more
receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of
lighting outlets.

Note, it says the "outlet" needs to be in the room but it is silent on
where the switch is.


My in-laws house is built around the den. The den has two doors from
the living room and doors to three bedrooms and each has a 3 or 4 way
switch that controls the den light. At the doors from the living room
the switches are in the living room. There is also a door going to a .
5 bath and it has a switch for the den light there too, never figured
that one out.

Jimmie