How to Apply NEC Sections 700.12 and 700.17

Emergency lighting, which illuminates the path of egress from a building, is one of the most important systems we design, install, and maintain.

This presentation will analyze various methods for supplying backup power for this type of lighting, including battery packs, battery systems, and generator systems.

For those who need to understand and apply NEC Sections 700.12 and 700.17, this webinar is for you.

Webinar Learning Objectives

  • Basic code considerations for emergency lighting.
  • The pros and cons for various emergency lighting strategies including discrete battery backed up bugeye units, standard luminaires with integral battery packs, central inverter systems, and the use of on-site generators.
  • Making design decisions that help protect lives.