On Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:15:13 -0800 (PST), wrote:


The 2011 and beyond code requires bring a neutral to every switch
location, even if it is just a simple switch loop.

Can you tell us the reasoning behind this code?

I'm not saying you are wrong, just asking why they would want this.

thanks

m


Sothere is a neutral available for "smart switches" for one - and to
avoild the ambiguity of having a live white return.