Description
EPCO’s Illumination Control Health Care Fixture Whips are precision-engineered components designed for healthcare facilities across the United States and Canada, delivering reliable power and integrated lighting control for LED and fluorescent systems. Built to meet rigorous environmental and operational standards, these fixture whips simplify installation while ensuring compliance with local building codes and energy efficiency regulations.
Our Health Care Fixture Whips are ideal for new construction or retrofit projects and support seamless integration with digital lighting controls for dimming, switching, and occupancy sensor operation. They provide a cost-effective alternative to custom field wiring or MC cable terminations, saving contractors valuable time and labor.
BENEFITS
- UL Listed & Code Compliant: Meets UL standards and the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) for combining power and Class 1 control circuits, ensuring safe and reliable installation in healthcare facilities across North America.
- Labor and Time Savings: Pre-fabricated fixture whips reduce field wiring and eliminate the need for expensive MC cable terminations, saving contractors time and labor on every job site.
- Energy Management: Optimizes lighting usage through daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, and digital dimming controls to reduce energy consumption and support sustainability initiatives.
- Versatile Integration: Compatible with LED and fluorescent luminaires, as well as independent room controllers and lighting control systems used in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers.
- Durable and Reliable: Designed to withstand the demanding environments of healthcare facilities, including high-use areas such as corridors, procedure rooms, and imaging suites.
- Customizable Configurations: Available in multiple lengths, wire gauges, and connector options to meet regional electrical codes, facility specifications, and unique project requirements.
- Supports Green Building Practices: Facilitates energy-efficient lighting design and compliance with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED® standards.
FEATURES
- Voltage Compatibility: Designed for 120/277 VAC lighting systems in North American healthcare facilities.
- Pre-Fabricated Construction: Factory-assembled using UL Listed or UL Recognized components for consistent quality and reduced installation errors.
- Control Circuit Integration: Combines power and Class 1 control circuits within a single fixture whip, compatible with occupancy sensors, dimming ballasts, and LED drivers.
- Flexible Connector Options: Available with Die-Cast or Polycarbonate Snap-In connectors to accommodate a variety of fixture junction boxes.
- Wire Types: Offered with stranded or solid THHN conductors to meet project-specific electrical requirements.
- Code Compliant: Conforms to NEC Articles 300.3(B)(2), 300.3(C)(1), 725.136(I)(1), 725.139(A-D)(1), and California Title 24 Lighting Controls, Articles 130.1(A-E).
- Customizable Lengths & Gauge: Available in multiple lengths and wire gauge options to match healthcare facility layout and design requirements.
- Energy-Efficient Design: Supports LED and fluorescent dimming, daylight harvesting, and occupancy-based lighting control for energy cost savings.
- Durability: Engineered for repeated use and long-term performance in high-traffic, clinical, and specialized areas such as MRI or imaging rooms.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Visitor and Lobby Areas: Efficient, controllable lighting for welcoming and common areas.
- Nurse and Reception Areas: Optimized illumination with occupancy-based controls for energy efficiency.
- Patient Rooms: Dimmable LED and fluorescent lighting to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Corridors and Stairways: Reliable, code-compliant lighting with integrated control circuits.
- Procedure Rooms: Precise illumination for medical procedures and examination areas.
- MRI and Imaging Suites: Fixtures compatible with specialized equipment environments.
- Lighting and Food Processing Areas: Compliant, durable lighting for hospital kitchens and labs.
- Cleanrooms and Containment Areas: Hygienic, code-compliant lighting with energy-efficient control integration.
- Educational and Training Rooms: Flexible lighting solutions for classrooms and simulation areas.
- Egress Lighting: Reliable emergency and exit pathway illumination.
- Parking Areas and External Covered Walkways: Integrated control for safety and energy management.
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Product Spec
| HEALTH CARE FIXTURE WHIPS SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Flexible Metal Conduit | Protects the circuit conductors in all health care environments. |
| Conductors | Solid and Stranded Copper |
| Conductor Insulation | Power Conductors: THHN + Protective Polypropylene Cover Control Conductors: TFN |
| Maximum Temperature Rating | 194°F (90°C) Dry |
| Grounding Method | Includes 12 AWG Green Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor per NEC 250.118(10)(b) |
| Lighting Control Conductors | 16 AWG Purple and Grey Stranded Wire Jacketed Pair (Illumination Control Fixture Whip only) |
| Maximum Voltage Rating | 600 Volts (all conductors) |
| Compliance Requirements | 2026 National Electrical Code: Articles 300.3(B)(2), (C)(1), Section 725.136(I)(1), and 725.139(A through D)(1), and California Title 24 Lighting Controls, Articles 130.1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) |
FAQ
What types of lighting systems are compatible with these fixture whips?
Compatible with both LED and fluorescent luminaires operating at 120/277 VAC, including dimmable systems and digital lighting controls for energy-efficient operation.
Can these fixture whips be used in both new construction and retrofit projects?
Yes. They are designed for new installations and retrofit applications, making it easy to integrate into existing healthcare facility lighting systems.
Are these fixture whips UL Listed and code-compliant?
Yes. UL Listed (File #E87199) and meet the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) and California Title 24 Lighting Controls standards.
Do these whips support energy management and green building initiatives?
Absolutely. They can be used with independent room controllers and occupancy sensors to reduce energy consumption and support LEED or green construction practices.
Can the fixture whips be customized for specific healthcare applications?
Yes. EPCO can build custom lengths, wire gauges, and connector configurations using UL Listed components to meet specific project requirements.
What are the main benefits for contractors?
Significant labor and time savings, reduced installation errors, pre-fabricated UL components, and a cost-effective alternative to field-assembled MC cable solutions.
Are these fixture whips suitable for specialized areas like MRI suites or cleanrooms?
Yes. They are compatible with MRI imaging rooms, cleanrooms, containment areas, and other critical healthcare environments where reliable and controlled illumination is essential.
Can the fixture whips integrate with digital lighting controls?
Yes. They are compatible with occupancy sensors, dimming systems, and daylight harvesting controls to optimize energy use.
