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OBC 2006 Division B

9.34.2.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

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Verified · covered Verified against the 2006-12-31–2007-04-01 consolidation, whose range covers the query date. How to read this

Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 9.34.2. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 9.34.2. — Pro

9.34.2. — Lighting Outlets

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9.34.2.1. — Lighting of Entrances

(1) An exterior lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch located within the building shall be provided at every entrance to buildings of residential occupancy.

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9.34.2.2. — Outlets in Dwelling Units

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch shall be provided in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, water closet rooms, vestibules and hallways in dwelling units.

(2) Where a receptacle controlled by a wall switch is provided in bedrooms or living rooms, such rooms need not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1).

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9.34.2.3. — Stairways

(1) Every stairway shall be lighted.

(2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), 3-way wall switches located at the head and foot of every stairway shall be provided to control at least one lighting outlet with fixture for stairways with 4 or more risers in dwelling units.

(3) The stairway lighting for basements that do not contain finished space or lead to an outside entrance or built-in garage and that serve not more than one dwelling unit is permitted to be controlled by a single switch located at the head of the stairs.

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9.34.2.4. — Basements

(1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for each 30 m² of floor area or fraction of it in unfinished basements.

(2) The outlet required in Sentence (1) nearest the stairs shall be controlled by a wall switch located at the head of the stairs.

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9.34.2.5. — Storage Rooms

(1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided in storage rooms.

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9.34.2.6. — Garages and Carports

(1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for an attached, built-in or detached garage or carport.

(2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), lighting outlets required in Sentence (1) shall be controlled by a wall switch near the doorway.

(3) Where the lighting outlet and fixture required in Sentence (1) are ceiling mounted above an area not normally occupied by a parked car; or are wall mounted, a fixture with a built-in switch is permitted to be used.

(4) Where a carport is lighted by a light at the entrance to a dwelling unit, additional carport lighting is not required.

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9.34.2.7. — Public and Service Areas

(1) Every public or service area in buildings, including a recreational camp and a camp for housing of workers, shall have lighting outlets with fixtures controlled by a wall switch or panel.

(2) When provided by incandescent lighting, illumination required in Sentence (1) shall conform to Table 9.34.2.7.

(3) When other types of lighting are used, illumination equivalent to that shown in Table 9.34.2.7. shall be provided.

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Table 9.34.2.7. Lighting for Public Areas Forming Part of Sentences 9.34.2.7.(2) and (3)

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Room or Space

Minimum Illumination, lx

Minimum Lighting Power Density, W/M2 of floor area (incandescent lighting)

Storage rooms

50

5

Service rooms and laundry areas

200

20

Garages

50

5

Public water closet rooms

100

10

Service hallways and stairways

50

5

Recreation rooms

100

10

Recreational camps and camps for housing of workers hallways, corridors, stairways and sleeping areas

100

10

Kitchen

500

50

All other rooms

250

25