Control Multiple Lights at once?

Question

We have a building where services, meeting, etc... are held. There are 95 individual lights and 6 florescents, controlled on 14 different switches. The average number of lights for each switch is approximately 7. The most being 14, least is 4.

The 6 florescents are only on 2 switches at the moment. The first has 14 lights and 1 florescent. The second has 6 lights and 5 florescents.

How can I group all the lights together so I can turn them off/on using only one dimmer switch, without tripping any circuit breaker?

Thanks,
Christopher

p.s. It would also be nice if I could still use those 14 switches or at least group them together. (i.e. stage left/right, audience left/right, media room). Media room has the flourescents.

Answer 1

You can control multiple circuits in many ways.
The Code limits the size of the circuits so you
must use a multi-pole lighting relay.
For switching only, a company called ASCO
makes relays with up to 25 poles.
A relay control panel could easily control your
circuits in groups as you suggest in your PS.
If you wish a more sophisticated control system
'Lutron` makes small mini theater type control
panels that can include dimming functions.
It's a simple design, a licensed electrician
can probably do it for you.

Answer 2

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