ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues Lighting outlets and luminaires.

Reno:
Yes, multiple (All) AHJ's must sign-off for a CO to be issued, and NO that is not an NEC item.

That said, I as the Electrical Subcode Official (AHJ) have to 'sign-off' for CO Approval. That is usually accomplished upon Final Inspection and approval. Now, IMHO 'Final' means that all work is completed, and there should be some means of illumination in each and every required area. As I said above, a half switched receptacle is compliant, without anything being plugged-in. However, a room/area that has a blanked off ceiling or wall lighting outlet does not fly.

It is very rare to have this type scenario occur in the field. In the instances were it has, a keyless, 'el-cheapo', or a paddle fan with light kit showed up fairly quick.

As to Gregs comment about a permit for the installation of 'missing' fixtures...I'm still laughing. Our UCC classifies that under 'repair' for which no permit is required.

The reason I mentioned it is there are several places where the code references "replacements" and I assume some AHJs might want a permit to enforce the rule. In Florida most AHJs want a permit to replace a water heater and that is clearly a repair. In the latest code you not only need a permit to replace an HVAC condenser, you also need to do an energy calculation. I am not sure what happens if your house is not properly insulated but that seems to be the way they are heading.

Greg:
Our UCC regs refer to replacement of certain minor items as 'repair' & 'no permit'
Luminaires "Like for like" is no permit, if wiring is not modified/moved/relocated.
My reasoning for saying LOL is I have not seen a HO or EC ever come for a permit in to install the 'missing' luminaires/paddle fans.

Water heaters, furnaces, HVAC replacements require permits. The HVAC compressor requires a Lic. EC, an Electric water heater requires a Lic EC, furnaces/boilers are 'permit by basically anyone'. To add to the paper trail, replacement furnaces, boilers, water heaters require electric, plumbing, and Fire permits. HVAC comp requires elec. and plumb for condensate drain/pump if req.