WAC 51-11C-405027. Section C405.2.7 — Area controls

C405.2.7 Area controls. The maximum lighting power that may be controlled from a single switch or automatic control device shall not exceed that which is provided by a 20 ampere circuit loaded to not more than 80 percent. A master control may be installed provided the individual switches retain their capability to function independently. Circuit breakers may not be used as the sole means of switching. EXCEPTION: Areas less than 5 percent of the building footprint for footprints over 100,000 ft 2 .