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Added tables for emergency lights and exit signs; added test requirements
This is a place to contain the information used in selecting the Emergency Lights and Status Updates on the installation.
This is a place to contain location and maintenance information about the emergency lights and exit signs in the space.
== 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.
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.
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.
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.
== Present Lighting ==
The tables below list all of the emergency lights and exit signs currently installed in the space, along with some information about their last test dates and (where available) the circuit from which they are served.
Exit signs are listed here because some of them have emergency lighting capabilities, and have the same testing requirements. The ones that don't are numbered in with the ones that do for the sake of easy monitoring and trouble reporting, and so forth. For exit signs without battery backup, the monthly and annual test dates are shown as "N/A" since they don't have to be tested.
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To take credit for testing, scroll down to the appropriate light in the table below. Find the proper cell for the test you did: if it was a monthly (push-the-button) test, it will be the third row after the light number (EL-1 or EX-4, or whatever it is). If it was an annual (trip-the-breaker) test, it will be the fourth row after the light number. Delete whatever is in that row and put in four tildes: ~~~~, just like that. When you save the page, it will post your name and today's date in the cell. As always, if you're not sure, give it a try and hit "Show preview," and if it doesn't look right, adjust as needed. -->
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Emergency Lights
|-
! scope="col"| Light #
! scope="col"| Location
! scope="col"| Circuit
! scope="col"| Last monthly test
! scope="col"| Last annual test
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! scope="row"| EL-1
| Lounge, NW wall
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EL-2
| Front stairs
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EL-3
| Hot metals, west end
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! scope="row"| EL-4
| Between Hot Metals and Wood Shop, north wall
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! scope="row"| EL-5
| Wood shop, north wall, by panelboards
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! scope="row"| EL-6
| East wall between Cold and Small Metals, by panelboards
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! scope="row"| EL-7
| Ceiling, General Area
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! scope="row"| EL-8
| Kitchen, west door by bar
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EL-9
| CNC Area, southwest corner
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EL-10
| Electronics/Arts Areas, opposite front stairway
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EL-11
| On landing of back stairs (between Electronics and CNC)
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Exit signs
|-
! scope="col"| Sign #
! scope="col"| Location
! scope="col"| Circuit
! scope="col"| Last monthly test
! scope="col"| Last annual test
|-
! scope="row"| EX-1
| Front entry
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EX-2
| Lounge, northwest door
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| N/A
| N/A
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! scope="row"| EX-3
| Hot Metals, northwest door (to Lounge)
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| N/A
| N/A
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! scope="row"| EX-4
| Wood Shop, northeast end (directional)
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| Failed test, 3/31/19
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! scope="row"| EX-5
| Wood Shop, over back door to alley
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| N/A
| N/A
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! scope="row"| EX-6
| General Area/Small Metals, alley door
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| N/A
| N/A
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! scope="row"| EX-7
| Kitchen, southwest door (toward CNC)
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| N/A
| N/A
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! scope="row"| EX-8
| CNC Area, southwest side (toward front door)
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EX-9
| Electronics/Arts Areas, top of front stairs
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EX-10
| Arts Area, top of back stairs (directional)
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| [[User:Morrand|Morrand]] ([[User talk:Morrand|talk]]) 15:15, 31 March 2019 (CDT)
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! scope="row"| EX-11
| Arts Area, top of back stairs (over door)
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| N/A
| N/A
|}
== Testing Requirements ==
Chicago Code requires that the emergency lights and the battery-powered exit signs be periodically tested in accordance with [https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=101 NFPA 101], the NFPA ''Life Safety Code''. The tests themselves are fairly simple, but they need to be done to make sure that the lights will work in an emergency. In addition, a record needs to be kept of when the lights were tested, so that (if necessary) we can show a City inspector that we are keeping up with maintenance.
Of course, the main reason to test the lights is that they could save a life in case of an emergency. But staying in the good graces of the Department of Buildings is important, too.
=== Monthly Tests ===
Every thirty days, each emergency light and sign is to be tested for basic functions. This is done by pressing the "TEST" button on the side or bottom of the fixture and holding it for 30 seconds. For emergency lights, both lights should come on and stay on throughout the test. For exit signs, the sign should stay lit throughout the test.
Anyone can do this test, and it does not require any special prearrangement to do it. When you do this test, if the light passes, update the table above to show who tested the light or sign and when it was tested.
=== Annual Tests ===
Once each year, each emergency light and sign is to undergo a functional test. This is done by dropping power to the circuit to see that the light comes on automatically and stays on for 90 minutes. While the test is simple, it requires a bit of coordination to do it since the power needs to be shut off for the duration of the test.
To do this test, first coordinate with the affected Area Hosts so they know what is going on. It's also an excellent idea to post a notice to the Google Group and to Slack a few days in advance to let people know what is going on, and when, and why. It mostly means the lights will be out for some areas for a couple of hours, but until the circuits are all traced, we aren't totally sure yet.
On the day of the test, first verify that nobody is doing anything critical in the areas being tested. If they are, let them know that you are testing the emergency lights, and that some of the power will be off for a couple of hours. When ready to go, trip the appropriate circuit breaker for the light(s) you are testing. The light should come on automatically. Then, wait 90 minutes. If the light is still on (and reasonably bright) at the end of that time, the light has passed the test; if not, it has failed. Reset the circuit breaker, and then record the results in the table above.
== History ==
Below is some history on the installation project. It is not complete.
'''What was Purchased'''
'''What was Purchased'''
