Rule regarding light switch at either end of residential hallway

[Gene South]

Is there a documented rule, code, etc...regarding a requirement for a light switch at either end of a typical residential bedroom-type hallway, approximately 15 foot hallway. Most often I see a switch at either end of a residential hallway, but not always. Thanks.

[Rick Cantrell]

Is there a documented rule, code, etc...regarding a requirement for a light switch at either end of a typical residential bedroom-type hallway, approximately 15 foot hallway. Most often I see a switch at either end of a residential hallway, but not always. Thanks.
I don't think so.
There is a requirement for switches at each end of a stair case.

[Jerry Peck]

I don't think so.

Correct.


There is a requirement for switches at each end of a stair case.

And at intermediate landings if there is a door or opening at the landing which allows one to enter or exit the stairway.

[Jim Port]

Jerry, there is something about 6 steps or more as a condition also. I am not need the book.

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Jerry, there is something about 6 steps or more as a condition also. I am not need the book.

[Jerry Peck]

Jerry, there is something about 6 steps or more as a condition also. I am not need the book.

Jim,

I think you are right about 6 or some number of steps, but I don't have my code handy either.

[jack davenport]

Jerry, there is something about 6 steps or more as a condition also. I am not need the book.

Jim you are correct from the 2014 NEC
210.70(A)(2)(c)

(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.


Exception to (A)(2)(a), (A)(2)(b), and (A)(2)(c): In hallways, in stairways, and at outdoor entrances, remote, central, or automatic control of lighting shall be permitted.