Emergency ballasts provide 90 minutes minimum battery backup for fluorescent/LED fixtures during power outages, required in exit paths, stairwells, and critical areas per Life Safety Code.
Emergency ballast batteries typically last 3-5 years requiring replacement, with electronic components lasting 10-15 years, and monthly/annual testing required to ensure functionality.
Emergency ballasts integrate into existing fixtures operating at reduced output during outages, while battery backup units are complete fixtures, with ballasts offering retrofit solutions.
Emergency ballasts must provide average 1 foot-candle along exit path and 0.1 foot-candle minimum at floor level, typically operating lamps at 10-25% normal output. For illumination options, consider emergency lighting.
Monthly 30-second tests verify operation, annual 90-minute tests confirm duration, with written records required for code compliance and automated self-testing units simplifying maintenance.
Consolidate your emergency lighting and Exit Sign power. Cold-start emergency ballasts help you illuminate your establishment with your existing lights during a blackout. Ballasts can operate lighting for more than 90 minutes, complying with many state and local codes, including the National Electrical Code and the Life Safety (NFPA 101) Code. Choose from a variety of sizes and Lumen outputs to suit your particular needs.
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