Emergency Lighting

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Hi, If there is an emergency light ceiling mounted above a door do I need an illuminated exit sign above the door Thank you

Hi Just a quick query regarding self-testing emergency lighting units. We recently took over a new building (for us) which had recently been refurbished by the local authority and I noted that there were no test points for emergency lighting., so began the process of raising a work order to install suitable test points in the building, only to be later informed that the units installed were self-testing and that they were not required. Even though I have heard of them it's the first time I've come across them "in the wild". I work in the charity sector, and we normally take over existing buildings, sometimes without the full information regarding a building…

Hello, I’m just checking whether anyone can offer some help with this query, which I posted over a year ago! Thanks, in advance, Gary

what qualification is required to be able to carry out fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing ?

On an emergency ceiling downlighter is a small green diode. This downlighter is in a highly rated lodge bedroom for members of the justice. The light stays on all night and the resident complains. Can the diode be covered? I personally think not! As it indicates whether the battery is charged. However, if you can’t cover the diode…… where does it state legally you can’t. Is there a similar product that does not have an annoying diode? thanking you in advance.

should the indicator or test button, turn off when power is lost?

i changed the batteries on my wall light box now it turns on all the emergency light and humms i unplugged from the wall and all lights stay on still why.

I have just replaced the non maintained emergency lights at home everything fine for 2 weeks, however I have 1 unit that now is permanently on even though the green neon light is lit and there is no power failure. I have switched the power off and on but the light remains lit. Why is this

Hi, What is the position for the RP, where a qualified FRA states their is no requirement for Em. Lighting (conventional/borrowed light adequate), but the RP has still gone ahead and fitted them. Lacors also states no requirement. 2x 3 bed HMOs less than 2 storeys each. Does the RP still need a competent person to provide commissioning certificates, and then ongoing annual test certificates (a periodic inspection and test cert. has though been provided). The Em. lights have been tested under BS7671 certificates. What are the differences between a Emergency Lighting Completion Certificate and a Periodic Inspection and Test Certificate. Thanks

I have 2x flats with self contained non maintained Emergency Bulkheads. My electrician has provided Emergency Lighting Completion Certificates for both flats ('For Small New Installations'). The GF flat has 2 lights in the one corridor, which opens into a small lobby, then onto the street, the FF and Loft flat has 3 lights covering stairs and landings, again opening out into the common lobby. 2x very small installations. A separate Fire Risk Assessement has been carried out. When handed the certificate (a 2 page document), page 2 the 'Compliance Checklist' was left blank. At the time no 'system plans' were available, nor any photometric data. I have quer…

Hi, can you help? I have some illuminated battery backed up exit signs (with running man). They are wired to come on with the normal lights, and do stay on on mains failure. I feel this is incorrect as they should be powered at all times (even if the bulb is normally off. Could you please clarify for me? David

Hello everyone, I wonder if you could give me some advice. We are a block of 5 flats: 2 on the ground floor. 2 on the first floor and 1 on the top floor. We have a very simple entrance way with ceiling to floor windows and flights of stairs up to each floor where there is also ceiling to floor windows....so lots of natural light during the day and lots of borrowed light from very bright street lights at night time. What are the regulations/requirements for emergency lighting please? Many thanks in advance. Lucy

Morning, I recently went to a property that has the old style flick test key sockets. They have 2 keyholes rather than the modern single key. Does anyone know the type of key model I should get them to order to fit? Thanks in advance.

Could anyone tell me if a slimline type emergency exit sign can be classed as emergency escape lighting? Many premises have them installed. I can't find what LUX levels these lights provide to establish whether they would be adequate to use on stairwells and corridors by themselves. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

I have recently had some FRA's undertaken in Care Homes. The assessor has put down that lux level testing must be carried out at night in the event of a power failure. If the lighting is to BS:5266 2016, then would this suffice or are we required to carry out lux readings and how often? Thanks

Maintained light works fine as a normal light, the grey LED is on but when I test the emergency light, it doesn't work. What could be the problem?

Hi, Our organisation is leasing a grade 2 listed building as supported accommodation for 5 residents. There is a fire detection system installed but no emergency lighting. As there are 5 bedrooms this qualifies as an ***, which usually means emergency lighting is required. Is it any different for a listed building? Thanks in anticipation, Peter C

Often wondered why directional adhesive stickers are placed over emergency lights. Surely it would affect the lux? Any thoughts?

Hello everyone, our block of flats which consists of 5 units (2 on ground floor, 2 on 1st floor and 1 on 2nd floor) has just been fitted with 4 emergency lights that are permanently on. We have ceiling to floor windows in our entrance on all floors with lots of light. In the evening our outside lighting shines in. Did we need this lighting? What are the regulations? We were not consulted and we are all not very happy as we know costs are involved in not only the installation but the amount of electricity they will use and at a time when we are trying to reduce costs! Any help much appreciated. Lucy

Are we able to carry out our own in-house emergency lighting testing ie: the annual discharge test as a member of staff/caretaker who does the regular checks would be able to test on a weekend at a fraction of the price some companies are quoting or do they need to have a qualification?

Hello, I am the resident of a small residential development and I also look after the communal areas on behalf of the owners - i.e. I look after the management company. Last year, an electrician installed new LED emergency lamps across the our development (which is comprised of three small blocks). These replaced a series of old fluorescent emergency lamps. He also installed a test switch in each area. I’ve been running and recording the required monthly checks as required and we have just reached our 12 month anniversary of the new lamps, so the annual test is now due. I have read through this forum several times, and I still cannot seem to understand whet…

I am a member of two small amateur drama groups in South Manchester, each with their own theatre, 100 seats and 160 seats respectively. At this size, the standard luminaires glare out during blackouts. From forums, I can see that this is a regular problem for small cinema and theatre auditoriums, but can find no authoritive guidance. Some people think that there is an "official" dispensation to reduce the luminaire ligh levels. Sorry I cannot offer advice but I think this would be a popular subject for you to discuss. I have used your website for help with my office fire safety and found it most useful. Regards.

Hi All a little help here would be great i have had a company in to do my lights and they have tested them all however ive get a certification saying its failed i understand that part as they have given me a list of lights that need replacing. but i thought when you had a service done that they gave you a list of past and failed ? am i wrong here!! any advice would be great.

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone out there can alleviate me of a small issue. I work in a Council owned building and the emergency lighting fitted is wired up as such that when you operate the 'fish-tail' key test switches, the power goes out to all the main lights and leaves the emergency lighting on... which I feel is the right way for it to be wired up. Now I have to write up the Fire Risk Assessment on a new bought building (built around 2000, refurbished in 2009) but my concern is on the EL system. It seems that the EL does not extinguish the power to the main lights when operating the test. We have even had redesign building work down to the ground floor are…