Title :
The hazard of sudden darkness
Author_Institution :
Nickel Cadmium Battery Corporation, Easthampton, Mass.
Abstract :
The evolution of the National Electrical Code—a collection of minimum requirements to safeguard people, buildings, and building contents from the hazards arising from the use of electricity—is traced. In addition the way minimum requirements for emergency lighting were introduced into the Code is discussed.
Keywords :
Buildings; Conductors; Fires; Lighting; Standards; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1955.6439728