L lurrabq Member Location Albuquerque, NM Apr 20, 2005 #1 Are general purpose receptacles located at the landings of a high rise hospital stairwell required to be on an emergency branch circuit?
Are general purpose receptacles located at the landings of a high rise hospital stairwell required to be on an emergency branch circuit?
charlie b Moderator Staff member Location Lockport, IL Occupation Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer Apr 20, 2005 #2 Re: Emergency Receptacles irequired n Hospital Stairwells? No. By its very nature, a "general purpose" receptacle cannot be counted upon to perform an emergency function. Why do you ask? Is someone trying to require this, or is this an academic question?
Re: Emergency Receptacles irequired n Hospital Stairwells? No. By its very nature, a "general purpose" receptacle cannot be counted upon to perform an emergency function. Why do you ask? Is someone trying to require this, or is this an academic question?