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thebluelunarmonkey t1_j1tshuy wrote

Reply to comment by Yummy-Beetle-Juice in Help - wiring switched outlet (U.S.) by UniqUzrNme

>The power does NOT go to the light then to the switch. That would be a code violation. You would never be able to disconnect the power to the light.

Actually you can start with line power at the fixture. And be code compliant
At fixture's box:
Line1 black -> black of 14/3
Neutral white -> white of 14/3
Ground -> ground of 14/3

This 14/3 goes to switch box
Ground the switch, connect black and red to each leg of switch
Cap the neutral if not needed (ie: illuminated switch)

Back at fixture box, connect RED, WHITE, and GROUND to light fixture

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