BS 5266-1 – Emergency lighting-Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises
BS 5266 Part 1 provides detailed recommendations and guidance for the design, installation, and wiring of electrical emergency lighting systems. The objective is to ensure adequate lighting performance for the safety of people within a building in the event of failure of the normal lighting supply.
Scope and Applications
This part of the standard applies to emergency lighting systems used for:
- Assisting occupants in safely evacuating a building during an emergency.
- Protecting occupants who remain in the building during an emergency.
- Supporting normal operations in the event of a failure of normal lighting.
Special Considerations:
- Includes recommendations for areas with fixed seating, ensuring safety and functionality.
- Not applicable to individual dwellings, but relevant for common access routes within blocks of flats or maisonettes.
Key Benefits of BS 5266 Part 1
- Enhanced Safety: Ensures occupants have adequate lighting to navigate and evacuate safely in emergencies.
- Versatile Applications: Covers various building types, excluding individual dwellings, but includes common access areas.
- Improved Compliance: Helps designers and installers meet regulatory and safety requirements for emergency lighting systems.
By adhering to BS 5266 Part 1, building professionals can provide reliable, effective emergency lighting solutions that prioritize occupant safety and regulatory compliance.
Product Details
- Published:
- 05/31/2016
- ISBN(s):
- 9780580919831
- Number of Pages:
- 74
- File Size:
- 1 file 1.8 MB
- Product Code(s):
- 30331554 30331554 30331554
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Ukraine Russia Belarus
