August 22, 201114 yr comment_588 Is it compulsory to have Emergency Lighting in Low Rise Communal Areas? We have Emergency Lighting in all our High Rise Multi Storey Blocks however the guidance we have on Low Rise doesn’t state if we need it more that it’s desirable. Report
August 22, 201114 yr comment_590 It all depends on the risk assessment some buildings may require emergency lighting others not. When a fire risk assessment is conducted in the common areas of blocks of flats the need for emergency lighting will be identified in the documentation, assuming you are not conducting the FRA yourself. Check out the DCLG Sleeping Accommodation guide, Section 5 for more information. A link to the guide can be found in http://www.firesafe.org.uk/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ plus other relevant information. Report
August 23, 201114 yr Author comment_592 Thanks Tom. Our risk assesment recomends them but doesnt stipulate if they are legally required. Thanks again Kevin Report
August 30, 201114 yr comment_637 Certainly a legal requirement check out article 14 (h) of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Report
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