Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - How to add A/C outlet to existing flourescent light?

My condo's walk-in closet has no power outlets, but does have a 36" fluorescent light installed connected to a switch on the wall (i.e. no switch on the fixture itself). The fluorescent light fixture has the cutout for an a/c outlet, but it's not installed. Is it possible to add the a/c outlet easily without having to rewire the existing configuration? I want the outlet to be live/hot even when the light switch is off. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

thanks.

Most likely your light will only be energized when the switch is turned on. You will have to determine this by turning off the power to that light at the circuit breaker box, and disassembling the front of it. If there is only one set of wires coming through the back of it, then it will not be energized all the time. Let us know what you find out.

Larry,

Looks like just two wires coming through the wall. White and black. Guess I'll need to find another solution. Thanks for your help.

Jon

Jon: adjacent to the closet, is there an outlet where you can "back-to-back" an outlet utilizing an "old work" box? Even from another room?

Yes, there's an outlet on my bedroom wall that shares the closet wall. This was suggested to me by a coworker as well, so it seems like a good way to go. And I believe that particular outlet is always hot/live so I don't have to worry about turning the power on with a switch. I'm assured it's relatively painless to add the new outlet in this manner. If there's anything in particular I need to watch out for, I'd be happy to hear it. Otherwise, thanks for your insight.

Jon

The job will be much easier if you can locate the new receptacle between the same two studs as the one in the bedroom.

When you cut the hole for your new receptacle do not cut it directly behind the existing one. The two of them probably won't fit back to back. Cut it higher or lower than the existing one.

What they said. Those are the two major factors. Otherwise, you are good to go.

All is good. Put in the new receptacle last night and so far things are working out. No fires, blown circuits, etc....

Thanks for everyone's input.