The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and enforcement of this chapter.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
An independent lighting system, other than that of the principal
lighting system, powered by a source of electricity independent of
such principal lighting system, which is capable of providing an amount
of illumination for exits, aisles, halls, passageways, corridors,
stairways or other areas so as to provide a light intensity of at
least 0.5 footcandle power at the floor or ground level for a period
of not less than 30 minutes, and which shall operate automatically
and independently in the event of failure of the electrical current
in the principal lighting system.
EMERGENCY POWER
An independent power system, other than that supplied by
the principal electrical system, which will generate a sufficient
quantity of electricity to operate all electrically powered machines,
equipment, instruments, devices or contrivances as required in this
chapter.
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
Buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy or use
is for persons domiciled or detained under supervision and shall include
convalescent, assisted living and nursing homes.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
Buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy or use
is the assembly for amusement, athletic, civic, dining, educational,
entertainment, patriotic, political, recreational, religious, social,
sports or similar purposes.
The sources of emergency lighting and power are subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector, and the kind of installation thereof
shall be provided for by whatever method or combination of methods
which will ensure the desired result. Sources and methods may be selected
from among the following, but are not limited to those which are set
forth:
A. Portable light units: battery-operated units, supplying lighting
systems only, fixed in position and connected to the principal lighting
system.
B. Gasoline-powered generators. Generators capable of supplying the
rated capacity of the system must be housed in a separate building
or enclosure sufficiently ventilated to the exterior. No other equipment
or storage of any kind is permitted within the area containing the
generator.
C. Gas-powered generators. Generators capable of supplying the rated
capacity of the system may be housed in a fireproof enclosure within
the building with no openings to the interior and shall be provided
with sufficient ventilation to the exterior. Such generators shall
not be placed in a room containing other equipment, and storage of
any kind is prohibited within the enclosure.
In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be
in conflict with a provision of any building, fire, safety or health
law, ordinance, or code of the Town of Wallkill existing on the effective
date of this chapter, the provision which establishes the higher standard
for the promotion and protection of the health, safety and welfare
of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this
chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other law,
ordinance or code of this Town of Wallkill existing on the effective
date of this chapter which establishes a lower standard for the promotion
and protection of the health, safety and welfare of the people, the
provision of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail, and such other
laws, ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the
extent that they may be in conflict with this chapter.