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2002 National Electrical Code 38726 Vulcan Circle Electrical Notes 210.52 dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets (A) General Provisions In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with the general provisions specified in 21O.52(A)(1) through (A)(3). (1) Spacing Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 1.8 m (6ft) from a receptacle outlet. (2) Wall Space As used in this section, a wall space shall include the following: (1) Any space 600 mm (2ft) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces, and similar openings (2) The space occupied by fixed panels in exterior walls, excluding sliding panels (3) The space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters or railings 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required Lighting outlets shall be installed where specified in 270.70(a), (B), and (C). (1) Habitable Rooms At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom. Exceptio" #1 In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets. (2) Additional Locations (b) For dwelling units, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power, at least one wall switch- controlled lighting outlet shall be installed to provide illumination on the exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be considered as an outdoor entrance or exit.