Parking garage motion switch caught fire internally, causing lighting black out
November 23, 2021
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1291094-2021 (#25150)
Location: Nelson
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident overview
A motion switch in a parking garage overheated and caught fire. The motion switch was used beyond its approved ratings causing it to fail internally.