TL;DR
A seasonal lighting outlet is a switched exterior receptacle installed under the eaves or on the gable specifically to power holiday lights without extension cords draped across the facade. It is wired through an interior switch or smart timer, must be GFCI-protected with an in-use (bubble) weatherproof cover per the NEC, and is typically added during a roofline lighting or electrical upgrade.
What it means
A seasonal lighting outlet is a switched exterior receptacle installed under the eaves or on the gable specifically to power holiday lights without extension cords draped across the facade. It is wired through an interior switch or smart timer, must be GFCI-protected with an in-use (bubble) weatherproof cover per the NEC, and is typically added during a roofline lighting or electrical upgrade. Permanent-track lighting systems often reuse the same circuit.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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