Placing a standard light switch directly behind a swinging door where it becomes obstructed or inaccessible when the door is open is generally considered a violation of electrical installation best practices and can conflict with National Electrical Code (NEC) accessibility requirements. Electrical codes mandate that wall switches must be readily accessible and easily operable without requiring a person to reach behind a closed or swinging door barrier. Specifically, switches must be positioned within safe reach along the wall space adjacent to the latch side of the door opening. If a door swings back and covers a switch box, it creates an awkward physical obstruction, making it a common inspection failure during electrical wiring evaluations.
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