1105.4 Illumination and Service Receptacles — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1105.4 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
In addition to the requirements of Section 301.4, permanent luminaires shall be installed for equipment required by this code to be accessible or readily accessible. Such luminaires shall provide illumination to perform the required tasks for which access is provided. Control of the illumination source shall be provided at the access entrance.
Exceptions:
(1) Luminaires shall be permitted to be omitted where the fixed lighting of the building will provide the required illumination.
(2) Equipment located on the roof or on the exterior walls of a building.
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