Do you need stair lighting on a deck?

Friday, May 13, 2011 by Chris Fox

Yes. The 2000 IRC introduced a requirement for illumination of all deck stairways. Exterior stairways shall be provided with an artificial Deckorators decking lighting optionslight source located in the immediate vicinity of the top landing of the stairway, including the landings and treads. The deck lighting requirement is a bit vague, but lighting is required nonetheless. As always, check your local building codes and consult your building inspector prior to installation.

Two common deck lighting options:

  1. Low-voltage step and stair lighting is used for both ambiance and safety.
  2. Solar post cap lights are an attractive alternative and are perfect for ambient lighting.

Check out Deckorators low voltage deck lighting kit and solar post cap options.

Comments for Do you need stair lighting on a deck?

Friday, May 13, 2011 by l w stahl:
so just how do i buy this product -- no link, no cat, no info other than blog (?????)
Friday, May 13, 2011 by Chris Fox:
Thanks for contacting me on my blog entitled “Do you need stair lighting on a deck?”

Within the blog there are links that will bring you to “Where to Buy” the product. If you are looking to purchase the recessed LED Deck Lighting Kit from Deckorators, simply go to Deckorators.com and choose the “Where to Buy” tab at the top of the page then select “Connectors & Accessories”; choose “Post Caps” for solar post cap lighting retailers, select country and then enter your Zip/Postal code. There will be locations listed based on distance from your Zip/Postal code.

If you have additional questions, please contact Deckorators customer service at: 800-332-5724.
Monday, September 26, 2011 by j Rebar:
How many lights will one transformer accomodate?
Monday, September 26, 2011 by Chris Fox:
Thanks for the question. The transformer in the Deckorators LED deck light kit can support a maximum of 24 individual lights.

See installation instructions: http://www.ufpi.com/literature/recessedlightingkitinstalltri.pdf

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