Can you support exit signs like this?

[letgomywago]

Maybe the question is what are they listed as?

Ya I'm pretty sure it's not as a chain supported luminaire

 

[kwired]

Ya I'm pretty sure it's not as a chain supported luminaire

I'm guessing listing doesn't mention luminaire at all.

 

[Sea Nile]

700.16 emergency illumination?

 

[letgomywago]

700.16 emergency illumination?

Those are different also

 

[letgomywago]

 

[jimport]

Did they drill a hole in the 4 square box cover for the fitting? Or do they make box cover plates with knock outs?

I think it would be more secure if they rotated the box 90 degrees and use a side knock out. Plus you would still be able to take the cover off without taking the exit sign down.

I don't see this as much different than mounted on a drop ceiling except for the conduit drop. The bracket still screws to the box. The swivel bracket at the upper box is used all the time and provides adequate support for a lightweight fixture like an exit light.

 

[kwired]

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That is probably a luminaire as well as emergency illumination unit.

OP was about exit signs. I would not think an exit sign is a luminaire, unless it is also a combo exit/emergency light. The primary function of an exit sign isn't to illuminate an area.

 

[Sea Nile]

That is probably a luminaire as well as emergency illumination unit.

OP was about exit signs. I would not think an exit sign is a luminaire, unless it is also a combo exit/emergency light. The primary function of an exit sign isn't to illuminate an area.

He was just answering my question from one post above.