I proposed this idea some time ago when the question came up as to whether a blank cover was a (required) lighting outlet.
Thanks to Roger and Alan Nadon I now have more to stand on when I say a blanked lighting outlet is still a lighting outlet to the NEC. Something which I have always believed to be true.
Roger dug these out of the ROP.
1-38 Log #573 NEC-P01
Final Action: Reject
(100.Lighting Outlet)
__________________________________________________ ___________
Submitter:
Alan H. Nadon, City of Elkhart, IN
Recommendation:
Revise as follows:
Lighting Outlet. An outlet having intended for the direct connection of a
lampholder, a luminaire (lighting fixture), or a pendant cord terminating in a
lampholder, that is directly connected .
Substantiation:
Intent cannot be determined during an inspection. A junction
box with a blank cover, even one containing switched conductors, does not
provide the illumination needed for persons to move about safely thus
preventing accidents.
Panel Meeting Action: Reject
70-22
Report on Proposals A2007
— Copyright, NFPA NFPA 70
Panel Statement:
The proposed definition would require a luminaire
wherever a lighting outlet is installed. Code rules dictate where lighting is
required. CMP-1 refers the submitter to the panel action and statement on
Proposal 1-39.
Number Eligible to Vote: 12
Ballot Results:
Affirmative: 12
2-251 Log #575 NEC-P02 Final Action: Reject
(210.70)
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Submitter: Alan H. Nadon, City of Elkhart, IN
Recommendation: Revise as follows:
210.70 Lighting Outlets Required. Lighting outlets, that provide illumination,
shall be installed where specified in 210.70(A), (B), (C).
Substantiation: As currently worded, only 210.70(A)(2)(b) requires a lighting
outlet to actually illuminate anything. The definition of a lighting outlet, in
Article 100 does not require anything more than a junction box with switched
conductors intended to be connected to a lampholder, light fixture, or pendent
light. A proposal has also been submitted to change or amend the definition of
lighting outlet. Proper illumination ensures safe movement for persons thus
preventing many accidents.
Panel Meeting Action: Reject
Panel Statement: The objective of the NEC is to provide the requirement for the lighting outlet. The requirements specific to illumination are in the building code.
Number Eligible to Vote: 12
Ballot Results: Affirmative: 12
