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Q & A of the Day – Emergency lighting - maintained system

Published: 21 February 2008 Category: Q&A

Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning maintained emergency lighting, is answered by Thorn Lighting:

Q & A of the Day – Emergency lighting - maintained system
Question: I have been working recently in a nursing home with a central battery system having slave luminaires. This system is doubled up as a night light system controlled by a time clock to switch off the lights during the day. If the time clock fails during the day, then the lights will not operate during a emergency. Does this comply with current standards?

Answer: We suggest that you find out the standard(s) relating to this particular application, which you need to comply with, as I don't think this arrangement is suitable for any application. Emergency fittings need to work correctly at all times for safety reasons.

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