A pull down attic ladder does not count.
Attic access nec.
Another point to remember is that section 333 12 requires this protection in the entire attic space only if it is accessible by permanent stairs or ladders.
Nec 334 23 in accessible attics.
Don t have the nec infront of me right now to quote it.
Here s the full text of the code.
Once there click on their link to free access to the 2017 nec edition of nfpa 70.
Where the attic space is accessible through a scuttle hole the protection is required only within 6 feet of the scuttle hole.
The national electrical code defines a wet location as an area that is subject to saturation with water or other liquids and unprotected locations exposed to the weather.
Where such spaces are not provided with access by permanent stairs or ladders protection shall only be required within 6 feet 1829 mm of the nearest edge of the attic entrance.
For a sheetrock lid type attic access locating a pull chain type luminaire just above the attic access lid is code compliant as long as the luminaire is also adjacent to the equipment requiring servicing.
Type ac cables in accessible attics or.
The installation of cable in accessible attics or roof spaces shall also comply with 320 23 nec 320 23 in accessible attics.
The access opening should be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location and minimum 22 x 30.
I m sure this is in the nec too somewhere.
The national electric code has another definition for damp locations that is more subjective but if you think the receptacle is going to get wet use an in use.
Below is a preview of article 210.