At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom of a guest room or guest suite of hotels, motels, and similar occupancies. A receptacle outlet controlled by a wall switch may be used to meet this requirement in other than _____.
a) bathrooms
b) kitchens
c) sleeping areas
d) both a and b
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: d) both a and b
As per Sec. 210.70 of the NEC, "lighting outlets shall be installed where specified in 210.70(A), (B), and (C)." As outlined in 210.70(B), "In hotels, motels, or similar occupancies, guest rooms or guest suites shall have at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet installed in every habitable room and bathroom." However, as noted in Exception No. 1, "In other than bathrooms and kitchens where provided, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets."