Required Receptacles in commercial office space hallways/foyers

[SCrane]

Hello,

Are there code requirements for receptacles in hallways/foyers for a commercial office space? 210.52 specifies Dwelling units, but I cannot find anything mandating "Other than."

For context, I am the facilities electrician for a commercial building in Boston, MA. We are remodeling to close off tenant space by adding a door to an existing hallway wall. Do I need to add power to either side of the opening within a certain distance?

Also, is a permit required for adding low voltage card access to the door? (probably, but it can't hurt to ask!)

 

[tom baker]

For non dwelling units there are no receptacles required in hallways or offices. But if they are installed, then they count on a load calculation, whereas in a dwelling unit they are included in sq ft load. Your receptacles mat need to be TR.
I do not know about your permit question

 

[cadpoint]

But wait this was on a Search Engine and note at the top "Unofficial Copy".

Well Yes(maybe) to both a receptacle and permit for an inspection is required in a Corridor per MASS Building Code 2008
(by Code Article 210.52) page 3.
and it's Rule #3 in which one can't create a violation with the use of additional or alteration.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/2008-massachusetts-electrical-code-amendments/download

 

[mopowr steve]

Not code but as a general rule of thumb I go with a receptacle spaced at max.20’ from any break in wall space or 40’ between recepts which can alternate from one side of hall to other. This works with most vacuum cleaners.