Code requirements for attic storage.
Attic lighting requirements.
At least one point of control for the lighting outlet shall be located at the usual point of entry to attics underfloor spaces utility rooms and basements that are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing.
For attics and underfloor spaces containing equipment requiring servicing such as heating air conditioning and refrigeration equipment at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed in such spaces.
But most attics have a light located inside at least one of the attic access openings.
A corded work light attached if necessary to a long extension cord can cast a lot of light in an attic.
Boxes trunks suitcases etc.
In the first 1 5 hours after a failure emergency lighting must provide an average of one foot candle and no less than 0 1 foot candle at any point along the path of egress.
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A small flashlight attached to a strap that wraps around your head allows you to see where you re going in the attic without having to hold a flashlight in your hand.
If the lighting is for equipment that requires servicing such as an air handler or water heater it should be located at or near the equipment.
The light has to contain a switch or be controlled by a wall switch and at least one switch must be at the usual point of entry to the space.
The series began with a discussion of related terminology from article 100.
Your attic floor was probably built with dead loads in mind.
All occupancies are covered but many of these provisions pertain to dwelling units.
The switch or lighting outlet containing a switch must be at the usual point of entry.
Basement foundation are there any code requirements for laying plywood flooring for light storage in an attic area.
At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of entry to these spaces.
Receptacle and lighting outlet requirements are covered in article 210.
Last month s in focus began a new series covering required lighting outlet provisions.
Dead loads are things that do not move.
The normal egress requirements for stairway lighting for new stairs is 10 footcandles per nfpa citations given at references.