AEC-AI

How long should EML(Emergency Lighting) stay on?

Emergency lighting SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED that upon failure of the regular power it will assume the electrical load automatically for a period of
1. Two(2) hours for a building within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. (Additional Requirements for High Buildings).
2. One(1) hour for a building of Group B major occupancy classification that is not within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6.(Additional Requirements for High Buildings).
3. One(1) h for a building constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58. .
4. 30 min for a building of any other occupancy.

THE ABOVE CODE ANALYSIS IS AS PER BC BUILDING CODE 2018. PLEASE REFER TO OTHER PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL CODES AND BY-LAWS FOR SPECIFIC REGIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

DISCLAIMER: THIS CODE ANALYSIS IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ZIYUTEC INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SYSTEM.

Developed by Ziyutec Inc. Tel: +1 604 370 3361 Unit 100, 10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W8 info@ziyutec.com www.ziyutec.com