Exit light code

[Alden]

I know the NEC (NFPA 70) covers how battery powered back up exit and emergency lights are to be wired. The building code and/or fire code covers placement.I am looking for the NFPA book (possibly 101? ) and code reference for testing (monthly and annual) for theses units. At one point I remember a reference for 89 minutes on battery, in the NFPA 70, annually?(where did 89 minutes come from other than the voices in my head).

 

[jumper]

You are correct. It is in NFPA 101, Art.7.9.
90 minutes

 

[calhaz]

Exit and egress

Exit and egress

Also 700.4 0f the NEC spells out testing of exit and egress. 700.12 A gives you the 90 minutes as well

 

[newinspector1]

The NC Fire Code states that the annual test is 90 minutes and a functional test is to be performed at 30 day intervals for not less than 30 seconds. There should also be written records of the tests kept by the owner.

 

[wbalsam1]

.......................?(where did 89 minutes come from other than the voices in my head).

The voices in your head are just one minute shy of "code"! :grin::grin: