OR battery backed up Lights a Code Requirement or Not?

[MEP_PM]

Battery backed up lights are normally installed in OR?s in my area but I could not find a code reference requiring them today in 517 or NFPA 99. Did I overlook something? Is that a local requirement? I?m in NC.

 

[cadpoint]

http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/ahc/rules.html

I'm not going to say it's a clear answer but gave the link. They are as I understand it the lead authority in the matters as expressed in your OP.

 

[raider1]

Check out 517.63(A)

Chris

 

[skeshesh]

Are you talking about an battery powered light fixture in addition to fixtures being served by the essential electrical system?

 

[Mike01]

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I believe the code requires them at ATS, generator, locations.

 

[roger]

As chris pointed out.

517.63 Grounded Power Systems in Anesthetizing Locations.
(A) Battery-Powered Emergency Lighting Units. One or more battery-powered emergency lighting units shall be provided in accordance with 700.12(F).

These Battery-Powered lights are required in addition to any other Critical Branch lighting in OR's.

Roger

 

[MEP_PM]

Are you talking about an battery powered light fixture in addition to fixtures being served by the essential electrical system?

Yes, this is in addition to generator backed up circuits.

Check out 517.63(A)

Chris

Thanks, that is what I was looking for. I'm not sure how I missed it. Must have skimmed right over it.

 

[raider1]

Your very welcome.

Chris

 

[Last Leg]

Try NFPA 101 7.9

 

[roger]

Try NFPA 101 7.9

Actually, this is not an NFPA 101 chapter 7 (Means of Egress) issue, these are only to keep the OR illuminated until the generators come on line.

It's not a good idea to have a surgeon fumbling around in the dark even for a few seconds.

Roger

 

[raider1]

Actually, this is not an NFPA 101 chapter 7 (Means of Egress) issue, these are only to keep the OR illuminated until the generators come on line.

It's not a good idea to have a surgeon fumbling around in the dark even for a few seconds.

Roger

I agree. Article 700 requires the generator to supply power for emergency systems within 10 seconds, and the required battery lights are to provide illumination for procedures until the generator is up and running.

Chris