I have a scenario where there are spindles and a rail that are running along a set of basement steps in a great room area. The area directly adjacent to the stairway(running parallel to) is going to be a hardwood floor walkway 42" wide that runs the length of the house. Along side of the hardwood runner is carpet which is the great room area. The overall length of the rail and spindles is about 13'. Is this an area that would require by code a floor receptacle to be installed in? Seems to me that a specific walk way(hardwood) would not require the outlet as opposed to it being carpeted all the way up to the spindles. Any help appreciated.