1401 Eye Street NW • Washington, DC • 20005 • (202) 408-7700
Power Failure

Franklin Tower has an emergency generator, which will provide emergency power for certain basic building functions in the event of power failure.  These functions include:

  • Activation of emergency lights on each floor throughout the building including all Exit signs.
  • Activation of all stairwell lighting.
  • Activation of the building’s emergency Fire, Life and Safety Systems as well as the building’s communication systems.
  • Recall of all elevators down to the ground floor lobby.  (One elevator will remain in operation for use by responding authorities.)

It is seldom necessary to evacuate the building during a power failure.  Unless you are directed to do so through the emergency communication system, please remain in your offices.