Call 855-502-2244Project overview
Touchstone Electric’s Columbia branch completed a safety-focused lighting upgrade in Batesburg-Leesville, SC for Global Painting Sol. LLC. Led by technician Chris Rogers, the project centered on installing two backup battery exit lights, adding a dedicated 20-amp circuit with a new breaker, and handling all required electrical permitting and inspection coordination. Completed on December 31, 2025, this service enhances reliability, code readiness, and peace of mind for occupants and visitors.
- Location: Batesburg-Leesville, SC
- Branch: Columbia
- Technician: Chris Rogers
- Primary service category: Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Secondary category: Lighting Installation
What we installed
- Two backup battery exit lights: Supplied and installed for dependable egress lighting during power outages.
- New 20A circuit and breaker: Added a dedicated 20-amp circuit supported by a new standard 20A breaker to ensure proper load handling and minimize nuisance tripping.
- MC 12/3 cabling: Ran approximately 50 feet of MC 12/3 conductors suitable for 20-amp applications to serve the new equipment.
- Customer-supplied fixtures: Installed two light fixtures provided by the customer on existing boxes/circuits.
- Permit and inspection: Filed the electrical permit and coordinated inspection with the local authority having jurisdiction.
This combination of upgrades ensures that exit pathways remain illuminated during a loss of power and that the added load is safely and cleanly supported by a dedicated circuit.
Why code-ready exit lighting matters
Backup exit lights with integrated battery packs automatically provide illumination when utility power fails. In an emergency, clearly lit pathways help occupants exit promptly and reduce confusion. Pairing these lights with a purpose-built 20A circuit improves reliability, separates critical egress lighting from non-essential loads, and supports safer building operations.
Our process on this Batesburg-Leesville project
- Assessment and planning: Verified circuit capacity, pathways, and mounting locations to streamline installation and future maintenance.
- Professional installation: Securely mounted exit fixtures, routed MC cable with clean support, and terminated a new 20A breaker in the existing panel.
- Compliance-first approach: Pulled the electrical permit and scheduled the inspection to keep the project aligned with local requirements.
Note: Electrical permits were included for this project. Some jurisdictions may require additional non-electrical approvals (such as zoning or historic reviews) depending on the scope. If extra permits are needed, our team will identify them and can assist with next steps.
Customer feedback
Global Painting Sol. LLC praised our team in their review of this service, recognizing our clear communication, attention to detail, and end-to-end handling of permitting and inspection. We appreciate the opportunity to support their safety and facility upgrades in Batesburg-Leesville.
Serving Batesburg-Leesville from our Columbia branch
Touchstone Electric provides lighting installation, exit and egress lighting, and ceiling fan and fixture upgrades throughout Batesburg-Leesville and nearby communities in South Carolina. Whether you need a single exit sign replacement or a full circuit addition with permitting support, our licensed electricians deliver neat workmanship and dependable results.
Need backup exit lighting or a new circuit?
If your facility needs battery-backed exit lights, dedicated circuits, or help navigating permits and inspections, our Columbia team is ready to help. Schedule a visit, plan a code-ready upgrade, and keep your pathways safely illuminated when it matters most.