What is defined as a lighting and/or receptacle outlet?

A lighting and/or receptacle outlet is specifically defined as an outlet that supplies power to lighting fixtures or devices that can be plugged in, such as appliances. The term “outlet” encompasses both types of connections—those meant for lighting fixtures and those meant for receptacles where devices can be plugged in to access electrical power.

In this context, a fixture refers to a specific type of lighting device that is mounted or installed in a location, serving as a source of illumination but is not itself considered an outlet. A resource generally refers to a supply of usable power or information, which does not apply to the definition of a lighting and/or receptacle outlet. A switch is a device that controls the flow of electricity to a circuit, including those powering outlets, but it does not supply power directly, nor is it considered an outlet itself. Thus, identifying an outlet as the correct term aligns perfectly with the definition relating to lighting and receptacle connections.