How does emergency lighting work?
All emergency lights contain a battery that is constantly being charged and acts as a back-up power supply. The emergency lightsare fitted with a device that detects when there is a power cut and automatically switches to using the back-up battery. The battery in the light fitting needs to power the light for a minimum of three hours and has reduced light output in order to conserve power.
There are several types of emergency lights currently on the market:
- Bulkhead lighting
- Droplights
- Exit boxes
- LED lighting
Siting of emergency lighting and signs
Emergency lights and signs should be positioned to clearly show the exit routes and final exits from the building. Particular attention should be paid to stairways, changes in floor level, corridor intersections, control/plant rooms, lifts and toilet areas. Fire alarm call points, extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment should also be clearly illuminated.
What’s the next step?
If you need emergency lighting and safety signage for your premises, then why not book an appointment for one of our surveyors to visit your premises and conduct a free site survey?A site survey will look at your current emergency lighting provision and identify areas of concern or where standards and current legislation are not being met. We will then provide a no-obligation quotation for any works we recommend.