
Specification for emergency lighting – code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises
British Standard BS5266-1 is the first in a series of code of practice standards for emergency lighting, including standby and emergency sign lighting. The standard provides detailed guidance on the uniform application and practice of emergency escape lighting. The focus of BS5266-1 is to ensure safety in the event that normal lighting is interrupted.
The standard is addressed to landlords and managers in public buildings including hospital, hotels, schools and other public spaces. It is also addressed to lighting and electrical contractors who have a duty to protect the occupants of those buildings from fire hazards.
BS5266 sets out the different types of emergency lighting systems and guidance on their use across a variety of premises with their own specific requirements with a focus on the safe movement of people should the normal lighting supply fail.
BS5266 references
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BS5266-1 | Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises |
BS5266-2 | Code of practice for electrical low mounted way guidance systems for emergency use |
BS5266-4 | Code of practice for design, installation, maintenance and the use of optical fibre systems |
BS5266-5 | Specification for component parts of optical fibre systems |
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