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210-52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. "M 4lit6~ftLU .. "" ~"'~"";.~" . """"~~ (a) General Provisions. In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, SWl room, hcdroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dweDing wuts, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along tlle floor line in any waD space is more than 6 ft (1.83 m), measw'ed hori7..ontaUy, from an outlet in that space, including any wall space 2 ft (610 mm) or more ill.width and the wall space occupied by fixed panels in exterior walls, hut excluding sliding panels in exterior waDs. The waD space afforded by fixed room dividers, such as freestanding hal.-type counters or railings, shaD be included in the 6-ft (.l.83-m) measurement. As used in this section, a "wall space" shall be considered a wall unbroken along the floor line by dOOlways, frreplaces, and similar opeJungs. Each wall space 2 ft or more (G 10 mill or more) wide shall be treated individually and separately (hUll other wall spaces within the room. ^ wall space shall be penniUcd to include two or more walls of a roolD (around nmlcrs) where unbrokcn at the floor line. Receptacle outlelq shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as pat1 of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within 18 in. (457 nun) of the wall. The receptacle outlets requu:ed by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is pad of any lighting fixture or appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or located ovcr 5 1/2 n (1.68 m) above the floor. Exception: PermanentUJ installed electric baseboard heaters equipped withfactury-installed receptacle outlets or (mtlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufactu.rer shall be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall space utilized by such permanentUJ installed heaters. Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits. (FPN): Listed basrboard heaters illclude illstmctioHs tllatmay Hot penllit tlleir installation below receptacle outlets. 210-70. Llflhtlng Outlets Required. ] ,;ghting outlets shall be installed where specified in Sections 21O-70(a), (b), and (c) below. (a) Dwelling Unlt(s). At least one waD switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room; in ' bathrooms, haDways, stailways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power; and at tlle exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be considered as an outdoor entrance or exit. At least one lighting outlet controlled by a light switch located at the point of entry to the attic, underfloor space, utility room, and basement shall be installed whet'e 1hese spaces arc used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing. Where Jightulg outlelc; are installed in intelior staiIways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the lighting outlet where the difference between floor levels is six steps or more. " Hxception No.1: In habitable rooms, other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or mure receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu q[ lighting outlets. Rxception No.2: In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor entrances, remote, central, or automatic controlo/lighting shall be permitted Hxception No.3: Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are (1) in addition to H all switches, or (2) located at a custvmaty wall switch location and equipped with a manual override that will allow the sensor to fimction as a wall switch.