Use this National Electrical Code guide to connect emergency circuits, listed equipment, wiring methods, battery backup, and inspection documentation.
Product paths to compare
| Project question | Product path |
|---|---|
| Need emergency lights? | Emergency lights |
| Need ballasts and drivers? | Ballasts and drivers |
| Need exit signs? | Exit signs |
| Need request project help? | Request project help |
Planning checkpoints
- Confirm supply voltage, branch-circuit context, transfer behavior, remote-head wiring, and replacement compatibility.
- Verify whether the project needs emergency unit equipment, inverters, emergency ballasts, or fixture-level battery backup.
- Use electrician, engineer, project documents, and AHJ review for final installation decisions.
Official references
Code note: This guide is a purchasing and planning aid, not a code determination. Confirm final requirements with the authority having jurisdiction, adopted code edition, engineer of record, and project documents.