Lighting at the Doorway Facing the Stairwell
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Question
Is it permissible to light at the doorway facing the stairwell?
Answer
Only if there is no other option and there is no window facing the street, one may light there.
Source
Siman 671 in Beur Halacha, s.v. Petach HaChatzer, concern according to Rashi's opinion (and also that it is not so noticeable to household members and sometimes not within a tefach of the entrance).
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