Alan,

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If rooms didn't need lights why require the lighting outlets ?

If rooms need lights why did they say outlets when a word already exists in article 100 that would work.

Luminaire

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Lets look at another Article 100 definition.

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Branch Circuit, Appliance. A branch circuit that supplies energy to one or more outlets to which appliances are to be connected and that has no permanently connected luminaires (lighting fixtures) that are not a part of an appliance.

"to which appliances are to be connected" sounds an awful lot like "intended for the direct connection of a lampholder, a luminaire (lighting fixture),"

With your interpretation of 210.70 it would follow you would also require at least two small appliances to be purchased and plugged into the SA circuits based on 210.52(B)

Anyway it is always good to see an inspector that is willing to ask for other opinions. [Linked Image]

Good luck and stay safe. [Linked Image]

Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts