Mac
Gold Member
First the code:
E3803.3 Additional locations. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power. At least one wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed to provide illumination on the exterior side of each outdoor egress door having grade level access, including outdoor egress doors for attached garages and detached garages with electric power.
Next, the question: How close (or how far away) can the light be from the exterior door?
Contractor has one existing light about 16 feet away, and that should be acceptable.
I'm accustomed to seeing the light near the door, or within a few feet - will it illuminate the area well enough from 16 ft. away?
E3803.3 Additional locations. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power. At least one wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed to provide illumination on the exterior side of each outdoor egress door having grade level access, including outdoor egress doors for attached garages and detached garages with electric power.
Next, the question: How close (or how far away) can the light be from the exterior door?
Contractor has one existing light about 16 feet away, and that should be acceptable.
I'm accustomed to seeing the light near the door, or within a few feet - will it illuminate the area well enough from 16 ft. away?