FX Step Lights on Decks: Light the Tread, Not the Neighbor

Step lighting is a liability reducer. Aim for even tread illumination without bright dots that blind someone looking down the run.

On shared property lines, choose shielded FX step and deck fixtures and verify at night. A beautiful install that triggers HOA letters is not a win.

Integrate step circuits into the same transformer with a clear tap assignment so future deck builders know what not to cut.