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Contract for Emergency Lighting
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Ken,
Emergency lighting falls under the NFPA-101 Life Safety Code, Chapter 7 “Means of Egress,” Section 7.9. I’ve listed the core requirements below for your reference.
In practice, we typically perform the required 90-minute annual test, while the customer is responsible for the monthly 30-second functional test and for maintaining their own records. Whenever possible, we recommend replacement units with self-testing capabilities. These reduce service time since the indicator LED clearly shows whether the unit is operating properly or requires maintenance.
I’ve copied the code language directly from the book so you can see how it’s written. If you believe a custom contract is needed to cover this service, I’ll defer to your judgment on how this needs to be handled.
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NFPA-101 (2021) – Emergency Lighting Requirements (Section 7.9)
Where Required
Means of egress for buildings covered in Chapters 11-43.
Underground/limited access structures (11.7).
High-rise buildings (where required).
Doors with delayed-egress locks.
Stair shafts and vestibules of smokeproof enclosures.
Doors with new sensor-release electrical locking systems.
Exit discharge to a public way or safe distance from building.
Performance Requirements
Emergency illumination must operate automatically upon failure of normal lighting.
Minimum duration: 90 minutes (1½ hours).
Illumination levels at floor level:
Initial: average ≥ 1 foot-candle, minimum 0.1 foot-candle.
After 90 minutes: average ≥ 0.6 foot-candle, minimum 0.06 foot-candle.
Uniformity ratio (max:min) ≤ 40:1.
Transfer from normal to emergency source ≤ 10 seconds.
Power Sources
Emergency systems must comply with NFPA 110, Type 10, Class 1.5, Level 1.
Unit equipment and battery systems must be listed per ANSI/UL 924.
Rechargeable batteries must be reliable and comply with NFPA 70.
System must be capable of continuous or repeated automatic operation.
Testing & Maintenance
Monthly: Functional test for not less than 30 seconds.
Annually: Full test for 90 minutes.
Self-testing/self-diagnostic units permitted if equipped with indicators and reporting.
Records: Written test and inspection records must be kept and made available to AHJ.
Joseph Montuori, SET | Member
Nicet Level IV Fire Alarm Systems
Titan Fire Protection, LLC
New Haven, CT
Cell: 860-322-9028
www.TitanFireCT.com
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Emergency lighting seems intricable connected to fire protection services, installation, inspection, testng and service, and fire akarn servuces for monitoring the system. The appropriate contract would be the Fire All in One for the monitoring, perhaps inspection, testing and service if the alarm company has fire alarm license or if not needed, creditials. Installation of lighting would be covered by the Fire Protection All in One if the fire alarm permit, plans and specifications, require the Emergency Lighting as part of the fire alram installation. In either contract the Emergency LIghting services would be covered in the Schedule of Equipment and Services, and incorporating the NFPA code requirements would be a great way to describe the service to be performed under the contract.
Liability concerns for Emergency Lighting is similar to alarm and fire protection services; therefore, be sure to protect yourself with a proper contract covering all aspect of the emergency lighting service.
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Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq
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