EMERGENCY LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The first priority is to establish the requirements for the particular installation, taking into account the building licensing requirements. It is important to undertake a site-specific risk assessment to ensure that all aspects of the requirements for emergency lighting within the building are catered for. The steps below only cover the basic design considerations for […]
EMERGENCY LIGHTING TYPES EXPLAINED
The different emergency lighting types are often confused. On this page, we explain the different types of emergency lighting available and how they are operated. Maintained The luminaire works in exactly the same way as a standard mains version, except when the power fails, it switches to battery-powered emergency output. Non-Maintained The luminaire only […]
SELF TEST EMERGENCY LIGHTING EXPLAINED
Self-testing emergency lighting checks itself automatically to ensure that the battery and lamp in each emergency light are fully operational. If a problem is detected by the self-test the system will display a visual warning and sound an audible warning. This technology is in compliance with BS5266. The self-test feature replaces the manual tests […]
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS
This section seeks to cover the basics of testing emergency lighting systems covering requirements and guidance to help rectify common faults which can occur. Please refer to recommended guidance notes and site-specific considerations when carrying out maintenance and testing. Section 1: Testing Emergency Lighting Responsibilities and Testing Procedures Responsibilities The Regulatory Reform Order puts the […]
Emergency Lighting for Commercial Buildings Guide
Emergency lighting is a fundamental part of any fire safety strategy in commercial buildings and offices. In this guide, our team have outlined some of the key pieces of information and facts about emergency lighting to support contractors, responsible persons, developers and business managers. Why is emergency lighting important? In an emergency, building […]
Office Lighting Regulations: How To Comply
When designing an office environment there are plenty of things to consider. From furniture and floor plan layout to less tangible, but just as important, features like office lighting. These are all essential for the overall look and feel of any office space. Office lighting design isn’t just about creating illumination, it’s also […]
Emergency Lighting Design: 5 Things You Need To Know
Emergency lighting is all around us—in our offices, leisure facilities and commercial properties. The first emergency lights were just large incandescent spotlights mounted on top of lead-acid batteries (the type used to power cars) wired into the building’s circuitry. The units had transfer switches that flipped when the power went off, lighting […]