The main reason for installing an emergency lighting system is to enable the building to meet fire safety legislation in a way that is visually acceptable and meets the user’s needs for ease of operation and maintenance. Consequently it is important to establish all the relevant legal requirements for emergency lighting and fire alarm systems before commencing the design these should ideally be agreed between the system designer, user, fire authority, building control officer and system installer.
There are various legal requirements which are covered by the Building Regulations, The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations, The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations & the BSi.
More information on these areas and other useful information can be found on the following pages... |
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Building Regulations (see Part B)
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