Dear Reader: The primary governing body over emergency and exit lighting is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and their publication entitled NFPA 101, Life Safety Code is the gold standard. But first, some definitions, as provided by 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.34(c) OSHA: Exit Route – A continuous and unobstructed path of […]
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Dear Reader: Most manufacturing and food processing plants include some spaces that are classified by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as hazardous locations, “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings.” The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) has written a
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Dear Reader: Any processor of food or drink – if it is to be consumed by human or animal – must concern him/herself with food safety. Rest assured, someone else is concerned, and the more understanding a Facilities Manager has of the safety rating process, the more prepared that person will be, and the safer
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Dear Reader: Not all lighting fixtures are designed and built to do all things .. no surprise there. There are a number of fixture types that are what might be called ‘Specialty Fixtures’, as they are manufactured for a particular type of work, typically in a harsher environment, frequently involving dust, dirt or water. These
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On virtually every regulatory inspection checklist is an item called lighting. To most sanitarians, the primary focus in the evaluation of lighting is assuring that bulbs, tubes and other glass lamps are protected against glass breakage or constructed from materials that reduce the likelihood of breakage. Read More…
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There are numerous regulatory agencies and codes that govern emergency lighting and exit sign requirements. These regulating authorities include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), International Building Code and International Fire Code. Read More…
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The Life Safety Code is the most widely used source for strategies to protect people based on building construction, protection, and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and related hazards. Unique in the field, it is the only document that covers life safety in both new and existing structures. Read More…
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NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), sets the foundation for electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies around the world. It is consistently reviewed and updated with input from active professionals in the field to help you stay ahead of the curve and, more importantly, safer on the job. Read More…
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Food Safety, the Law & your LED lighting options: In this article, we’ll cover what NSF rated lighting is, the types of criteria a fixture must meet to be NSF rated, where these fixtures are needed, and how you can make sure to get the right ones for your client’s needs. Read More…
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