I have also wired spaces with only provisions for future lighting.
As Iwire points out, if the dwelling unit uses only switched receptacles, there would be no functional lighting upon the final, so what is the difference.
To go one step further, I have had spec Townhouse plans show "lighting track only" above the fire place. So if we are splitting hairs, this would seem to definitely comply with the "outlet INTENDED for the installation of a lampholder" yet provide no light source.
As a matter of fact, the only construction furnished fixtures in these Town Houses were the Range hood, Kitchen, Laundry, and Bath rooms, all the other lighting was by the future owners.
The Living room, Bed rooms, Dining room, and Lanai, were Roughed in for Ceiling Fan/Light combos in case the future owners desired fans.
IMO, unless a local building code required functional lighting in all habitable rooms for a C.O., I don't think an electrical inspector could tag it based on the NEC.
Roger
