Cut the Cord, Keep the Code: Wireless Emergency Egress
Presented by Cooper Lighting Solutions
FREE OF CHARGE (Credits Not Available)
11:00am-12:00pm
Introductory/Intermediate
SPEAKERS
Martin Mercier, Cooper Lighting Solutions
Imagine a bustling office building plunged into darkness. A sudden power outage can create chaos and confusion. That’s where emergency lighting steps in. We know about traditional wired or battery equip emergency lighting but did you know it can also be regular products with wireless control? It’s the unsung hero that guides people safely to exits during emergencies but in a much simplified way!
Why this topic is of interest
NFPA 101 and 70 (Life Safety Code and NEC) that sets standards for occupant safety in buildings have updated requirements over the past years and with the control capabilities, both over the last 10 years, have created more options for compliances, but also more complexity. How to do achieve such with a batt pack or generator versus a DALI, DMX, wireless system is different, but need to be understood by the lighting control-related audience.
Key Takeaways
- What are relevant building codes, such as NFPA 101/70, UL, (Life Safety Code) that sets standards for occupant safety in buildings.
- Why using lighting controls in project, as opposed to traditional solutions such as batt&generators
- How it works with controls, and how to design with lighting controls in projects
SPEAKER
Martin Mercier P.Eng
Strategic Marketing Manager for IoT and Connected systems for Cooper Lighting Solutions
Previously Martin was a senior product manager for advanced lighting technology systems for the Americas for 8 years with Signify. Since his early days in R&D, he contributed to develop and launch the patented first Philips Lighting LED light engine plate-form that deployed in multiple brands and manufacturing sites across the Americas.
Shortly after, he helped to successfully bring to market early cloud-based technology lighting systems for public and private customers in the Americas. His insights and ideas helped to strengthen the overall effort in pioneering new technologies for Signify and the lighting industry in general by bringing problem solving solutions for smart city and smart building customers.
In order to achieve goals, he is involved and leading various communities such as NEMA ANSI which help him to constantly establish valuable relationships to share and advance his knowledge and competencies. Detail-oriented and technically gifted, Martin has studied Electrical Engineering at the renowned École de technology supérieure — the largest engineering school in Quebec.