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C405.2.2.1 Automatic Time Switch Control Devices
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Automatic time switch controls shall be installed to control lighting in all areas of the building.
Exception:
The automatic time switch control device shall include an override switching device that complies with the following:
- The override switch shall be in a readily accessible location;
- The override switch shall be located where the lights controlled by the switch are visible; or the switch shall provide a mechanism which announces the area controlled by the switch;
- The override switch shall permit manual operation;
- The override switch, when initiated, shall permit the controlled lighting to remain on for a maximum of 2 hours; and
- Any individual override switch shall control the lighting for a maximum area of 5,000 square feet (465 m2).
Exception:
Within malls, arcades, auditoriums, single tenant retail spaces, industrial facilities and arenas:
- The time limit shall be permitted to exceed 2 hours provided the override switch is a captive key device; and
- The area controlled by the override switch is permitted to exceed 5,000 square feet (465 m2), but shall not exceed 20,000 square feet (1860 m2).
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