lighting outlet 210.70 (a)(2)(b)

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Today at work i was doing a walk thru with the GC on the job and noticed that the architect had drawn that the switch at the back door of the house rather than operating a light was wired to a switched recp in the eaves. The owner planned to plug in some type of string light to light the back entrance of the home. my initial opinion was that this was in violation of 210.70, but after reading it a second time it merely say lighting outlet. My question is would this install qualify in the same manner as a switched plug in a bedroom, while not the best installation, but still in compliance with the NEC.
 
Well, outdoor receptacles needs to be GFCI protected,
I just hope that the new bubble covers aren't an eye sore! :rolleyes:
 
This may open up a can of worms but I believe a switched outlet on the outside will not be code compliance 210.70(A)(1) except.1 allows a switched outlet in lieu of lights in habitable rooms. 210.70(A)(2) does not.
 
I think you should go read configuration of Recepacles and review some of the entry's from the index under receptacles brushing into 422.33 , and on and on and on ...
 
cadpoint said:
I think you should go read configuration of Recepacles and review some of the entry's from the index under receptacles brushing into 422.33 , and on and on and on ...
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thanks i agree with most of the posts i just wanted to run it by some one before taking it to the architect . unless i am missing something art. 422 does not come into play in question
 
try 100 Appliance NFPA 05' :roll: Appliance doesn't include Lighting MY fault

But hey If you don't like the Index thats cool ... :cool:

Better yet let's go to premises wiring...
 
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I can imagine the same argument can arise again about providing a lighting outlet but not a light. I have never agreed with this since the building code will require the light to be installed.

I think it is clear that a switched recep. was not an intended in lieu of a lighting outlet when installed outdoors.
 
While this is an interesting question, here in CA that wouldn't comply as all exterior lighting attached to the building is required to be high efficacy or be controlled by a photo cell and motion sensor.
 
The Article 100 definition of "lighting outlet" includes the phrase, "direct connection," in the context of the manner of attaching a luminaire. I don't think a plug and cord arrangement would qualify as a "direct connection."
 
Install 2 boxes a foot apart.Cap the round one and install gfci in other.If forced to have fixture buy elcheapy.Customer wins and all are happy.I dont think receptacle alone would pass.
 
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