What is required for working spaces around service equipment, switchboards, and motor control centers?

For working spaces around service equipment, switchboards, and motor control centers, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that adequate illumination be provided indoors. This requirement is essential to ensure that personnel can perform their duties safely and effectively. Proper lighting is critical in preventing accidents, allowing for better visibility of equipment, and facilitating the safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems.

In well-lit areas, workers can clearly see controls, labels, and potential hazards while monitoring and managing electrical equipment. The requirement for illumination contributes to an overall safe working environment, thus enhancing productivity and reducing the risk of errors or accidents that could result from inadequate visibility.

Regarding the other choices, while seating arrangements, emergency exits, and fire extinguishers are important safety considerations in a workplace, they are not specifically mandated by NEC in the context of working spaces around service equipment. The primary focus of NEC Article 110 emphasizes the necessity for proper illumination to ensure safety and functionality in these working environments.