lighting in mechanical rooms

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albert d. miranda

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It is strange not to find in the NEC illumination requirements for Mechanical Equipment Rooms other than under the Dwelling section, specifically A/C Rooms. It seems to me that if the NEC requires receptacles within 25 feeet of the A/C Equipment and lighting in Mechanical spaces (including attics) of dwellings, it should be required in every indoor space of industrial commercial, etc. where mechanical equipment is located.
 
(Sorry not just a HVAC Room!)

(Sorry not just a HVAC Room!)

Did you read Luminaires in the index of NFPA-70 ?
Frankly, I think its covered quite well.

As usuall I guess I'm thinking backwards or way beyond the box, take your pick.

If your in a "Mechanical Space" what is the true nature of the services in that space (sorry not just a HVAC Room). Hazardaous classification was my first thought. What is the type of light for that and what is a good working foot candle or Lum does one need, where my second and third thoughts.

General Lighting Requirements search of OSHA here
Mechanical Lighting requirements here
The Mechanical points to NFPA-72 & NFPA-70 E :smile:

PS: U might need a buffern after you read alot of that OSHA posts ...
 
mdshunk said:
I think it's one footcandle, but if you have a brain in your head, you'll exceed that requirement.
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...but only if they are willing to part with some dead presidents :grin:
 
Had an emergency call on Saturday rather large residential apartment electrical room not used for storage surprisingly, single keyless with a 60 watt bulb. Thank goodness I carry a flashlight 24X7.
 
brian john said:
Thank goodness I carry a flashlight 24X7.
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:cool: I keep one in my pocket at all times... People think I'm weird, but it comes in handy several times a week:

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