SECTION 263.50. Emergency Electrical Power

(a) New facilities, new additions, and major renovations to existing facilities shall be equipped with an emergency back-up electrical generator designed to operate both manually and automatically upon interruption of the primary electrical power source. The system shall be capable of operating uninterrupted for a minimum period of one and one half hours without refueling. Back-up electrical power shall be provided for necessary equipment and life safety systems including, but not limited to:

(1) emergency illumination systems;

(2) exit lights;

(3) smoke management systems;

(4) fire detection and alarm systems;

(5) audible communication systems;

(6) security/control systems;

(7) normal ventilation systems required for smoke detection.

(b) Existing facilities shall provide emergency illumination and this may be accomplished by utilizing a battery back-up system capable of continuous operation for one and one-half hours.

Source Note: The provisions of this §263.50 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.