Emergency lights

This is a place to contain the information used in selecting the Emergency Lights and Status Updates on the installation.

Background

PS1's Board decided it was time to get the space into compliance with Chicago's Fire Code. One of the outstanding items was to install appropriate Emergency Lights and Exit signs.

Research showed that Chicago has specific requirements for Emergency Lighting that limits the potential lights to only those that are Chicago Approved. In the main that meant: metal box, two halogen lights, battery backup.

Beyond that, the amount of light is specified by the amount of light along the exit path must meet minimum requirements after 90 minutes of use.

What was Purchased

At the end of 2014 PS1 purchased seven (7) Chicago Approved emergency lighting fixtures, and allocated funds to purchase mounting and electrical supplies to install the lights.

Installation Progress

Q4 2014

Worked with Michael Skilton to understand the current layout of the electrical panels and where the various lights should be placed in order to ease the wiring aspect of the work.

2015-1-16

• Began working on installation of the Emergency Lights
• Created a template for light fixture mounting screws and places requiring a relief for bolt heads sticking out of the back of the fixture
• Created four (4) mounting boards and test fit to back of light fixtures
• Ran out of necessary supplies to mount the boards: Cinder block screws