This standard refers to permanently installed lighting fixtures, defined as lighting controlled by a wall-mounted switch. These fixtures are inspected for:

  1. Operability
  2. Physical security (e.g., loose or unmounted)
  3. Whether they provide adequate light for a bathroom or kitchen, or
  4. A kitchen or bathroom must have sufficient illumination. In most building codes, a kitchen and bathroom must have a permanently installed light fixture and cannot rely solely on a lamp or equivalent. If a permanent lighting fixture is installed, but the lighting is such that it would be difficult to navigate the space, this deficiency could be cited.
Def# Deficiency Severity Repair Due HCV Rating
1 A permanently installed light fixture is inoperable Moderate 30 Days Fail
2 A permanently installed light fixture is not secure Moderate 30 Days Fail
3 A kitchen or bathroom is missing a permanently installed light fixture Moderate 30 Days Fail

Lighting – Interior Standard V3.0 Updated 6/16/23
Lighting – Interior Standard V3.0 Updated 8/11/23

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Last modified: 15 August 2023

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