Emergency lighting is comprised of lights, illuminated exit signs and combination units providing an exit sign and a lighting system. These lighting systems are designed to provide residents with illumination in the case of emergency, such as a power outage. Due to this, these systems utilize a battery, which must be fully tested on an annual basis.
The technician must run the lights, from the battery, for a period of at least 90 minutes. Upon completion of the test, a maintenance label is adhered to the side of the unit to record the date of the successful test.
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The laws related to emergency lighting units in Chicago are found in a mixture of regulations, as follows:
NFPA 101, Chapter 7.
OSHA 1910.37(b) 1 and 2.
Municipal Code of Chicago - Ch 13-160
The Chicago Municipal Code is available online here: http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/chicago_il/.
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