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Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?
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Originally Posted by GDC
For the purposes of the 2011 competition, a common household light switch is any electrical switch that would normally be mounted in a wall outlet box with household wiring, typically available at a home supply center (e.g. Lowes or Home Depot).
Minor modifications of the switch (e.g. removing the mounting tabs) are permitted, as long as the basic structural integrity and overall safety of the switch are not compromised.
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I would guess that, if you got it from a local home supply store, and it is the kind that would fit into a wall box (e.g. a 4-way switch), it would be legal.
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