Emergency lights need RCD protection
Submitted by rporteous on April 3, 2009 - 08:49
I was just reading the latest (Summer/Autum) edition of "Energy Safe" where I read with interest Page 24, the Q&A section on emergency lights...
| Question | Answer | Standard | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are exit signs regarded as light fittings (luminaires) if so, would the installation of a new final sub-circuit supplying exit signs require RCD protection? | Yes, exit signs are considered luminaires and RCD protection is required. | AS/NZS 3000:2007 | Clause 1.4.64 & 2.6.3 |
The Q&A in the magazine were prepared by Technical Adviser, John Stolk
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