Do fluorescent fixtures powered by emergency ballasts require and local disconnecting means for fixture ballast repalcement. We have taken over a store utilizing these and there is no way to replace fixture ballasts without working them hot, which is very difficult.
Actually 410.130(G)(1) Exception #2 (2008)would permit you to not have a luminaire disconnecting means for emergency lighting in accordance with 700.16.
Chris
I wonder why this is Chris? I usually put one in the e-light also,to avoid what the op is speaking of? What is the reasoning?
My guess would be that the addition of a disconnecting means in an emergency lighting system could add an additional failure point in that system.
Chris
We have taken over a store utilizing these and there is no way to replace fixture ballasts without working them hot, which is very difficult.
Well, turning off the breaker doesn't work as the emergency ballasts automatically take over. That's the issue. Without a disconnecting means, it's always hot.
Well, turning off the breaker doesn't work as the emergency ballasts automatically take over. That's the issue. Without a disconnecting means, it's always hot.
Thanks Derek,
I tried to attach a pdf file of the B84CG but could not figure out how to do it.
Regards,
Bernard