Exit Light

[eljefetaco]

I am installing exit lights in a drop ceiling using a bar box. The bar is rated for 20lbs. and the box is a metal octagon with 8/32 screws. I cannot find any reason why I would need a seperate tie wire to support box. Is there a BOCA code? Anyone know if I need to do this? I don't believe the NEC code requires it.

 

[raider1]

Depending on the seismic zone that you are in the building codes might require the exit sign to be seismically supported in the suspended ceiling.

Chris

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

your fire marshall might demand it.