D DARUSA Senior Member Location New York City Nov 30, 2009 #1 When you have an emergency lights feeding from the emergency generator via transfer switch (regular power & emergency power).Do I have to still install a battery backup fixtures?(emergency ballast)
When you have an emergency lights feeding from the emergency generator via transfer switch (regular power & emergency power).Do I have to still install a battery backup fixtures?(emergency ballast)
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Nov 30, 2009 #2 If the transfer switch supplies mixed loads (loads that are outside the scope of Article 700) than you would still need battery units.
If the transfer switch supplies mixed loads (loads that are outside the scope of Article 700) than you would still need battery units.
A A-1Sparky Senior Member Location Vermont Dec 1, 2009 #3 It's a good practice to install battery back-up units anyway, as generators and transfer switches don't always work as they're supposed to.
It's a good practice to install battery back-up units anyway, as generators and transfer switches don't always work as they're supposed to.