BS EN 50172:2004 PDF Download
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Emergency Escape Lighting Systems
Also Known As: BS 5266-8:2004
BS EN 50172:2004, BS 5266-8:2004 is a dual numbered standard that outlines the requirements for emergency escape lighting systems in buildings that are open to the public, such as office and multi-storey buildings. The standard focuses on illuminating escape routes and safety signs in the event of a power failure. It establishes the minimum requirements for emergency lighting based on the size, type, and usage of the premises. The standard also includes guidelines for standby lighting used as emergency escape lighting, aiming to enhance its effectiveness during emergencies.
The standard covers various aspects related to emergency lighting, including its design, the necessary system records, and the use of logbooks. It also provides recommendations for the servicing and testing of emergency lighting systems, promoting best practices in this area.
BS EN 50172:2004, BS 5266-8:2004 is relevant for manufacturers and suppliers of emergency lighting systems and their components. Additionally, it is essential for inspectors, health and safety officers, and fire safety officers who are responsible for ensuring compliance with emergency lighting regulations and standards.
| Descriptors | Emergency lighting, Maintenance, Lighting equipment, Escape lighting, Luminaires, Buildings, Office buildings, Safety measures, Standby lighting, Fire safety in buildings, Multi-storey buildings, Fire-escape routes, Means of escape from fire in buildings, Lighting systems, Buildings open to the public, Inspection, Business facilities, Emergency electrical installations |
| ICS Codes | 13.200 - Accident and disaster control 29.120.99 - Other electrical accessories 91.160.10 - Interior lighting |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 0 580 45157 7 |
| File Size | 880.6 KB |
