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BS 5266-10:2008 Guide to the design and provision of emergency lighting to reduce the risks from hazards in the event of failure of the normal lighting supply, 2008
- Contents [Go to Page]
- Introduction 1
- 1 Scope 1
- 2 Normative references 1
- 3 Terms and definitions 2
- 4 Need for emergency lighting 2
- 5 Emergency lighting to be considered for specific locations 2
- 6 Portable emergency luminaires 4
- 7 Testing, maintenance and recordkeeping 5
- 8 Procedures to limit the risks of annual full duration testing 5
- Annexes
- Annex A (informative) Guidance on illuminance measurements and calculations 6
- Annex B (informative) UK requirements for emergency lighting - general information 8
- Annex C (informative) Responses to queries on BS 5266-1 10
- Annex D (informative) Compliance checklist and report for an existing site 17
- Bibliography 21
- List of figures
- Figure A.1 - Conventional escape route where the floor is the working plane 6
- Figure A.2 - Cooking stove where the surface of the stove is the working plane 7
- Figure A.3 - Fire panel needing to be read on the vertical plane 7
- List of tables
- Table 1 - Illuminance recommendations for specific locations 4
- Table D.1 - Compliance checklist and report for an existing site 18
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Need for emergency lighting
- 5 Emergency lighting to be considered for specific locations [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Kitchens [Go to Page]
- a) gas powered equipment should be turned off to ensure that a fully safe condition exists whilst the area is evacuated;
- b) electric appliances should be isolated to ensure that they do not turn on once the supply is reinstated and cause a possible unsafe condition.
- 5.3 First aid rooms
- 5.4 Examination and treatment rooms
- 5.5 Refuge areas for the mobility impaired
- 5.6 Plant rooms, switch rooms and emergency winding facilities for lifts
- 5.7 Inspection of the condition of fire control and indicating equipment [Go to Page]
- a) enable displays to be read accurately;
- b) enable staff to locate the source of the fire;
- c) operate controls.
- 5.8 Reception area
- 5.9 Crash bars or security devices at exit doors [Go to Page]
- Table 1 Illuminance recommendations for specific locations
- 6 Portable emergency luminaires
- 7 Testing, maintenance and recordkeeping
- 8 Procedures to limit the risks of annual full duration testing [Go to Page]
- a) self-contained systems tested at alternately staggered test times so two luminaires near to each other are not tested within the same 24 h period;
- b) central systems tested to a higher end of discharge voltage for two thirds of rated duration that corresponds to a full duration at the normal rated end of discharge voltage, while still leaving some capacity in the battery to assist evacuation;
- c) emergency systems in areas fully covered by natural light tested at 9 am to ensure some recharge for the batteries before nig...
- d) patrols equipped with torches to guide occupants through any areas of high hazard.
- Annex A (informative) Guidance on illuminance measurements and calculations [Go to Page]
- a) requirements for escape routes and open areas treat the floor as the working plane (see Figure A.1);
- b) when handling hazards such as hot foods on the top of the stove, the top surface is the appropriate working plane (see Figure A.2);
- c) when there is a need to read fire alarm control panels, etc., a vertical working plane should be used (see Figure A.3).
- Figure A.1 Conventional escape route where the floor is the working plane
- Figure A.2 Cooking stove where the surface of the stove is the working plane
- Figure A.3 Fire panel needing to be read on the vertical plane
- Annex B (informative) UK requirements for emergency lighting - general information [Go to Page]
- B.1 General
- B.2 Construction Products Directive (89/106/EC) [1]
- B.3 Workplace Directive (89/654/EC) [2] [Go to Page]
- a) Clause 4.5: Specific emergency routes and exists must be indicated by signs in accordance with the national regulations.
- b) Clause 4.7: Emergency routes and exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency lighting of adequate intensity in case the lighting fails.
- B.4 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (2005) [4] [Go to Page]
- a) have a duty to appoint a “responsible person” who has to provide a risk assessment. This person has to evaluate the hazards a...
- b) are encouraged to use specialist competent people to assist them in providing reports on area of risk and protection as needed;
- c) are required to keep written records for all premises with more than five employees.
- B.5 BS 5266-1:2005, Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises
- Annex C (informative) Responses to queries on BS 5266-1 [Go to Page]
- C.1 Introduction
- C.2 Questions and answers [Go to Page]
- C.2.1 Application and use of BS 5266-1
- C.2.2 BS 5266-1:2005, Title and Scope
- C.2.3 Open areas (BS 5266-1:2005, 6.3.3) (also refers to BS EN 5266-7/BS EN 1838)
- C.2.4 Design conditions (BS 5266-1:2005, 6.3.4)
- C.2.5 Construction of emergency escape luminaires (BS 5266-1:2005, 7.9)
- C.2.6 Maintained operation (BS 5266-1:2005, 10.3.4)
- C.2.7 Testing procedures (BS 5266-1:2005, 12.2) (also refers to BS EN 5266-8/BS EN 50172) [Go to Page]
- a) a monthly short operational test; and
- b) an annual full rated discharge test.
- C.2.8 Emergency lighting completion certificates [Go to Page]
- a) D1-9 relate to design;
- b) IN1-12 relate to installation; and
- c) V1-16 relate to verification.
- a) In which part of BS EN 1838:1999/BS 5266-7:1999 is the reference made to authenticated data?
- b) What does the authenticated date mean within the context of BS 5266-1:2005, Annex B?
- a) 4.2.6 covers escape route lighting; and
- b) 4.3.6 covers open areas.
- C.2.9 General queries
- Annex D (informative) Compliance checklist and report for an existing site [Go to Page]
- D.1 General
- D.2 Notes on the compliance checklist and report for an existing site [Go to Page]
- D.2.1 Required categories and documentation [Go to Page]
- a) The use of the building might have changed, for example, equipment that was satisfactory for a warehouse would probably not be adequate if the premises were turned into a bar.
- b) Small premises that previously did not require a fire certificate now need to be assessed as safe for their occupants.
- c) Equipment ages and no longer performs as well as it should. Correct design builds in reasonable degradation factors but these can be exceeded. [Go to Page]
- Table D.1 Compliance checklist and report for an existing site
- D.2.2 Design [Go to Page]
- a) they are larger than 60 m2;
- b) they have an escape route passing through them; or
- c) they have a hazard that is identified by the site risk assessment.
- D.2.3 Quality of the system components and installation
- D.2.4 Test facilities [Go to Page]
- a) perform their testing function;
- b) keep the premises safe; and
- c) obtain action to rectify any faults found.
- Bibliography [Go to Page]
- [1] Construction Products Directive 96/106/EC. www.ec.europa.eu
- [2] Workplace Directive 89/654/EC. www.ec.europa.eu
- [3] HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE. Fire Safety: An employer’s guide. 1999. HSE Books ISBN 978 0 1134 1229 7.
- [4] ENGLAND AND WALES. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 SI 2005/15441. London: The Stationery Office.
- [5] SCOTLAND. The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. ISBN 011 071 0010.
- [6] NORTHERN IRELAND. The Fire Safety (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2006.
- [7] SLL Lighting Guide 12: Emergency lighting design guide. The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. ISBN: 190 328 7510.
- [8] GREAT BRITAIN. The Building Regulations 2000. SI 2000/2531. London: The Stationery Office.
- [9] GREAT BRITAIN. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. SI 1996/341. London: The Stationery Office. [Go to Page]
