Subsequently, one may also ask, what will you do first before mounting an emergency light?
Of course, it is extremely important that the breaker your emergency light is connected to be tripped before installing your emergency light to avoid shock and possible electrocution. Before disabling the power, check to see that any backup batteries in the unit have been installed correctly.
Subsequently, question is, does emergency lighting need to be hardwired? In the case of a power outage or other emergency, lights must be hardwired and have a backup power system. Consult your community fire marshal for local emergency lighting standards. Structures require emergency exit lighting at any location necessary to guide people to safety as quickly and safely as possible.
Keeping this in view, where should emergency lights be placed?
Some common places emergency or exit lighting should be installed include:
- Windowless rooms that are larger than a broom closet.
- Stairs designated as an emergency exit.
- Aisles or corridors leading to an exit.
- Ramps leading to an exit.
- Escalators leading to an exit.
- All exit points that lead to an area open to the public.
Do emergency lights need their own circuit?
If you are in the US (National Electrical Code territory) the emergency lighting units should be fed by the same circuit as the lighting, but it must of course be ahead of any switching.
