NEC Chapter 7.

Unit equipment for emergency illumination consists of a rechargeable battery, battery charging means, one or more lamps, and a UL 924 relay arranged to energize the lamps automatically upon failure of the supply to the unit equipment.
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Unit equipment for emergency illumination consists of a rechargeable battery, battery charging means, one or more lamps, and a UL 924 relay arranged to energize the lamps automatically upon failure of the supply to the unit equipment.

MA amendments.

700.10(D). Revise as follows:

I. Insert the following title and parent wording:

Fire Protection. Emergency systems shall meet the additional requirements in 700.10(D)(1) through (D)(3).

II. Delete (D)(1); renumber (D)(2) through (D)(4) as (D)(1) through (D)(3).

III. In the resulting (D)(3) change “700.10(D)(2)” to read “700.10(D)(1).”

700.12(G)(2)(2). In the third sentence, delete the word "also". Then delete the second sentence that reads:

"Flexible cord- and plug-connection shall be permitted for unit equipment provided that the cord does not exceed 900 mm (3 ft) in length."

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NEC Chapter 7.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is true regarding NEC Chapter 7 as amended in Massachusetts?

A: Flexible cord- and plug-connection is permitted for emergency unit equipment.
B: Flexible cord- and plug-connection is permitted for emergency unit equipment provided that the cord does not exceed 900 mm (6 ft) in length.
C: Flexible cord- and plug-connection is NOT permitted for emergency unit equipment.
D: Flexible cord- and plug-connection shall be permitted for unit equipment provided that the cord does not exceed 900 mm (3 ft) in length.
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