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MSPeconomist
Wouldn't this depend on local laws, regulations and ordinances? I would hope that emergency lighting would be required in public accommodations (and multistory large multifamily housing units, whether rental/condo/coop) in the USA. Of course, room lighting wouldn't generally be required, but I have noticed that some countries (Japan, for instance, which is earthquake prone) require that the hotel provide a flashlight in every room.
yes there is always the local flavor of what is required, especially exUS. There may also be different Regs for new construction versus older ones that don’t have to fully meet the latest codes. That certainly applies to other types of buildings.