Attic Space and basement

[Shockedby277v]

Are lights required in a attic?? Addition to the GFI required in unfinirshed basements, is lights required??

 

[infinity]

If this is a dwelling and used for storage or equipment than the answer is yes:

210.70(A)(3) Storage or Equipment Spaces. For attics, underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing. At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of entry to these spaces. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.

 

[Shockedby277v]

Perfect! Thnx infinity

 

[mdshunk]

Some attics are not legal storage areas, but they do contain HVAC equipment (such as the air handler) and would need lighting and a receptacle near that equipment to be compliant.

 

[celtic]

Some attics are not legal storage areas, but they do contain HVAC equipment (such as the air handler) and would need lighting and a receptacle near that equipment to be compliant.

Hence the title of the article:
210.70(A)(3) Storage or Equipment Spaces