On Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:28:28 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:18:01 -0400, "TomR" wrote:


Readily accessible is defined in article 100

"Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached
quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those
to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or
to resort to portable ladders, and so forth."


Leaves room for interpretation as to a lock. Any electrical box
should be in a clear path.

OTOH, turning out the lights is a danger situation and the lock
prevents accidents or even death.