Emergency Lighting Exception?

[arion]

Hi, are there any situations in the NFPA 101 (other than the exception in §42.2.8.2) or the California Fire Code where emergency power is not required the designated path of travel? For example, are there any warehouse conditions where emergency power is not required and a designated path would not have to be made, such as a small square footage exception? I am aware of the natural lighting and day operation hours exceptions, just wondering if there were other options. I heard if only 1 exit is required then that may be an exception. Any code references to back this up with?

Thanks!

 

[cdafd]

Read through the gray boxes/ commentary. Might give you some info

http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2009f2cc/icod_ibc_2009f2cc_10_sec006.htm?bu2=undefined

 

[arion]

Thanks cdafd, your link was an informative read. I also received some feedback from the NFPA and thought it would be best to post here for the benefit of others:

My response is based on NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition.

No - the requirements for emergency lighting in storage occupancies are specified in 42.2.9.

Please note the authority having jurisdiction determines compliance with the Code.

 

[cdafd]

Sounds good

Except does your project have to comply with CFC??