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I am confused as to whether California and/or the NEC considers track lighting a lamp or a built in fixture. I want to attach the track to the suspended ceiling using t-bar clips and use a live end with a plug (all made by the manufacturer) that will be plugged into a wall socket. I have read that the code simply requires the rating of the track (aka 15 amps) to be equal or more than the supply rating. I assume this is so the track cannot be overloaded without first overloading the branch circuit. Also, what should I expect to pay an electrician if I wanted the wiring attached to the existing fluorescent fixtures and wall switches connected to the track? Some manufacturers refer to their track lighting as "commercial" and others do not. Is there a difference?

According to the NEC the total combined wattages of the luminaires will be the total load for the fixture. This load should not exceed 80 percent of the rated ampacity of the circuit.

According to California's energy code, track lights are figured at a certain wattage per linear foot. It's been a while so I don't remember what the actual number is, but the idea is to discourage track lights unless they are completely necessary.

I don't know if this answers your question.

Talk soon,
Joe Beaven

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