Home Lighting Equipment Location Considerations

The locations of home lighting fixtures can be either wall mounted or portable depending on room location and access to natural light. Wall outlets should be located on every wall to provide maximum flexibility for portable lamp fixtures and control units for remote access.

Planning the Locations for Home Lighting

Lighting systems are usually planned and designed during the development of architectural drawings for the home. The planning for the location of various light fixtures such as in-ceiling lights and switched-wall outlets for portable lamps are all essential to proper light distribution for a home.

The number of lighting circuits depends on the size of the home in square feet and the number ...

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