Emergency Lighting and Standby Power System Requirements

The video below covers the details of emergency lighting systems, legally required backup power systems, and optional standby power systems.

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Key Points for Emergency Lighting and Standby Power Systems

Auto-transfer to emergency power in 10 seconds or less
Must be in separate conduit
Must power for 90 minutes or more
Emergency Circuits must be separated from other circuits
Light Sources connected to emergency lighting must be overridden during emergency
Exit Signs and Emergency Lights "Bug Eyes" are the minimal example of emergency lighting equipment
Outside of the generator room there must be an alert system (audible and visual)
Must test systems every 30 days, "exercising them"