For an attic containing equipment requiring servicing, where must the switch for the required lighting outlet be located?

• A. At the usual point of entry to the attic
• B. At the equipment
• C. In the hallway outside the attic
• D. In the garage

Answer: (A)

The light for servicing attic equipment should be controlled from a location you can reach before entering the space. Placing the switch at the usual entry to the attic ensures you can turn on the lighting before you step into the attic, which enhances safety by allowing you to see hazards, identify the equipment, and find your way back out if needed.

If the switch were at the equipment, you’d have to locate and reach the switch only after you’re inside, often in the dark or with limited maneuvering room. A hallway location outside the attic isn’t ideal because you still can’t power the light until you’re at the doorway, potentially leaving the interior poorly lit. Placing the switch in the garage doesn’t address the need for immediate access to lighting at the attic itself.