How To Look At A House
McGarry and Madsen's home inspection blog for buyers of
site-built, mobile/manufactured and modular homes

LIGHTING
Monday, May 25, 2020
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about LIGHTING:
• Which rooms in a house require switched lights per code?
• Why does the bedroom have a light switch but there is no light in the ceiling?
• Why can't I put a chandelier over the spa tub in my master bath? It would look wonderful!
• Are wall light switches required be "up" for "on" and "down" for "off”?
• Is an attic required to have a light by the building code?
• Is a bare bulb light in a closet alright?
• Does a fluorescent light in a clothes closet require a cover lens?
• Why do the lights dim when the air conditioner starts up?
• What are the code requirements for light fixtures in a closet?
• What is the lighting requirement for stairs?
• A light is required over a stair after how many steps/risers?
• What is the code requirement for a light fixture (luminaire) over a shower or bathtub?
• What causes flickering or blinking lights in a house?
• What is the difference between a UL rating for dry, damp, and wet locations?
• Can a bare bulb "lampholder" light fixture be installed outdoors?
• What is the code requirement for a light fixture (luminaire) over a shower or bathtub?
• What is the average life expectancy of an exterior light fixture?
• What is the average life expectancy of an interior light fixture?

Click Below
for Links
to Collections
of Blog Posts
by Subject
Top 5 results given instantly.
Click on magnifying glass
for all search results.
Search
This
Site


Buying a home in North/Central Florida? Check our price for a team inspection by two FL-licensed contractors and inspectors. Over 8,500 inspections completed in 20+ years. In a hurry? We will get it done for you.

