Are your Premises Compliant with Emergency Lighting Legislation?
As a commercial electrician, I undertake a variety of electrical inspections, including emergency lighting testing. As a landlord or business owner, are you confident that your premises comply with emergency lighting legislation?
A good level of light ensures that we can easily undertake daily activities. In the case of a power cut, emergency lighting can make all the difference when it comes to the safe and calm evacuation of occupants and visitors.
Owners of public buildings, high occupancy residential buildings and commercial properties are governed by the following Emergency Lighting legislation:
To fulfil their responsibility, owners should arrange the installation, maintenance and regular testing of emergency lighting. In most cases, at least one lux of light should be reliably produced for a minimum of 3 hours, should the need arise.
Installation of Emergency Lighting
From a multi-occupancy residential development or commercial offices, to nightclubs and hotels, any property where a high volume of people are frequently present will need to invest in emergency lighting installation. Failure to install emergency lighting puts lives at risk and it can also result in a considerable fine.
In two recent examples, an hotelier in Scarborough was fined £50,000 for breaching a number of fire safety regulations, including a lack of emergency lighting. A record £400,000 fine was issued to a private landlord in Lincoln for his failure to invest in regulatory measures that protect residents.
Emergency lighting installation should consider the natural flow of people through the building, operations and escape routes. In addition to lighting up key areas, fire safety signage should be illuminated.
Emergency Lighting Certificate and Log Book
It is necessary for the electrician to provide a completion certificate as part of the installation process. This should detail the system’s conformance to IEE Regulations. It must be kept on the premises at all times.
In addition, a log book should be supplied. It is essential that regular servicing and emergency Lighting testing is carried out and recorded in the log book.
Emergency Lighting Testing
As an experienced commercial electrician, ADS can undertake full emergency lighting testing for businesses and residential properties in and around Watford. This service is offered as part of our comprehensive electrical inspection and testing service.
The process involves simulating a loss of mains power. As this can be disruptive to daily operations, ADS Electricians will work with you to arrange a convenient time to undertake emergency lighting testing. With our reliable service, you can forewarn anyone who will be in the building that the main lighting will be temporarily affected.
ADS Electricians will undertake a thorough check of all emergency lighting. We recheck your premises when the main lights are restored to check that recharging is in process. At this point, we can fit any necessary replacements and finally complete the log book entry.
Emergency Lighting Legislation – Are you compliant?
Let ADS Electricians Watford help you to keep your residents, employees and visitors safe, as well as ensuring you meet regulatory requirements and avoid costly fines. Contact us today to discuss your electrical testing requirements and to book a convenient appointment on 01923 604292 or 07966 906640.
