Does ANSI require an alarm system on emergency fixtures?
“…users may also want to use audible alarms or a blinking light to indicate that the unit is in operation. These are particularly important in remote areas. Many companies connect valves electrically to warning lights or buzzers in central dispatch areas to alert the appropriate authorities when the unit is in use.” (Appendix B4) Alarms serve the functions listed below: Alert safety personnel that an emergency occurred and medical assistance is necessary Serve as a deterrent to vandals Q: Does ANSI Z358.1 require that emergency fixtures feature a single-step activation? A: The current 2004 ANSI standard states that the fixture should go from ‘off’ to ‘on’ in one second or less. Bradley interprets this statement to mean that a compliant fixture requires only a single-step to activate.
