A Guide to Emergency Lighting, Third Edition
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BIP 2081:2020 is a companion guide to the BS 5266-1:2016 standard on emergency lighting. It provides comprehensive information and guidance on the selection, design, installation, maintenance, and testing of battery powered emergency lighting systems. The standard helps users understand their legal obligations and provides guidance on how to comply with legislative requirements.
The intended audience for BIP 2081:2020 includes users and operators of premises, emergency lighting project engineers, electrical contractors, facilities managers, fire protection companies, architects, specifiers, and local authorities. It is also relevant for manufacturers and suppliers of emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
The standard explains the various forms of emergency lighting and advises on the merits of different systems for specific applications. It details the design procedure, installation techniques, verification methods, testing procedures, and maintenance and repair processes. BIP 2081:2020 also provides guidance on documentation and certification to demonstrate compliance with fire risk assessments.
The updated edition incorporates the latest advancements in technology, such as the use of LED light sources and Lithium battery power sources. It also addresses the interface of emergency lighting with other fire protection systems and includes information on switched safety sign systems. The standard refers to related documents such as BS 7273-6:2019 on fire detection and fire alarm systems and PD CEN/TS 17165:2018 on lighting system design process.
| Descriptors | Emergency lighting, Lighting equipment, Lighting systems, Emergency electrical installations, Fire safety, Fire safety in buildings, Standby lighting, Escape lighting |
| Edition | 3 |
| ICS Codes | 29.120.99 - Other electrical accessories 91.160.10 - Interior lighting |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 539 13195 6 |
| File Size | 11.8 MB |
