A switching device is provided having an air-gap switch for an electrical
load. The switching device can include a switch keycap configured for
controlling the switching of the electrical load. A faceplate can be
configured to surround the switch keycap. In addition, an air-gap
actuator can be contained substantially within the switch keycap. The
air-gap actuator can be pulled from the switch keycap to short out an
electrical connection to the electrical load.