Raul no this is not a standard practice and is most likely the result of improper installation of electrical attic wiring.
Do attics have power outleys.
For example their newly refurbished a321 planes do have outlets while a320 series and the e 190 series currently do not have individual outlets according to upgraded points.
All 125 volt single phase 15 20 and 30 ampere receptacle outlets that are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground fault circuit interrupter.
Chapter 2 of the national electrical code nec does not specifically exclude outlets installed in attics or non living space.
Closets are not included in the list of rooms that are required to have receptacle outlets in the international residential code irc and the residential edition of the florida building code fbc e3901 2.
Timothy a handyman from chiefland florida.
One static vent style is the turbine vent which uses wind to power its enclosed fan all it takes is a light breeze to rotate the blades and suck heat out of the attic view example on the home.
The nec national electrical code specifies at 210 70 a 3 that any attics underfloor spaces utility rooms and basements have at least one lighting outlet but only where these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing.
Power derived from an electric utility company or from an on site generated power source.
Gfi protection for garage outlets and lighting electrical question.
How many receptacles and lights are legally allowed on a electrical circuit in a residential garage and does there have to be a gfi or ground fault receptacle.
Thanks for your electrical question timothy.