Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 27 - Electrical
Section 2702 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS [F]
Subsection 2702.2 - Where required

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 2702.2

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections 2702.2.1 through 2702.2.20. [F]

2702.2.1 Group A occupancies. Emergency power shall be provided for emergency voice/alarm communication systems in Group A occupancies in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.4. [F]

2702.2.2 Smoke control systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control systems in accordance with Section 909.11. [F]

2702.2.3 Exit signs. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in accordance with Section 1011.5.3. [F]

2702.2.4 Means of egress illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Section 1006.3. [F]

2702.2.5 Accessible means of egress elevators. Standby power shall be provided for elevators that are part of an accessible means of egress in accordance with Section 1007.4. [F]

2702.2.6 Accessible means of egress platform lifts. Standby power in accordance with this section or ASME A 18.1 shall be provided for platform lifts that are part of an accessible means of egress in accordance with Section 1007.5. [F]

2702.2.7 Horizontal sliding doors. Standby power shall be provided for horizontal sliding doors in accordance with Section 1008.1.4.3. [F]

2702.2.8 Semiconductor fabrication facilities. Emergency power shall be provided for semiconductor fabrication facilities in accordance with Section 415.8.10. [F]

2702.2.9 Membrane structures. Standby power shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in accordance with Section 3102.8.2. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in temporary tents and membrane structures in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]

2702.2.10 Hazardous materials. Emergency or standby power shall be provided in occupancies with hazardous materials in accordance with Section 414.5.4. [F]

2702.2.11 Highly toxic and toxic materials. Emergency power shall be provided for occupancies with highly toxic or toxic materials in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]

2702.2.12 Organic peroxides. Standby power shall be provided for occupancies with silane gas in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]

2702.2.13 Pyrophoric materials. Emergency power shall be provided for occupancies with silane gas in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]

2702.2.14 Covered mall buildings. Standby power shall be provided for voice/alarm communication systems in covered mall buildings in accordance with Section 402.14. [F]

2702.2.15 High-rise buildings. Emergency and standby power shall be provided in high-rise buildings in accordance with Sections 403.4.7 and 403.4.8. [F]

2702.2.16 Underground buildings. Emergency and standby power shall be provided in underground buildings in accordance with Sections 405.8 and 405.9. [F]

2702.2.17 Group I-3 occupancies. Emergency power shall be provided for doors in Group I-3 occupancies in accordance with Section 408.4.2. [F]

2702.2.18 Airport traffic control towers. Standby power shall be provided in airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 412.3.5. [F]

2702.2.19 Elevators. Standby power for elevators shall be provided as set forth in Sections 3003.1, 3007.7 and 3008.15. [F]

2702.2.20 Smokeproof enclosures. Standby power shall be provided for smokeproof enclosures as required by Section 909.20.6.2. [F]

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