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TECHNICAL SUMMARY | EMERGENCY LIGHTING

EMERGENCY LIGHTING | TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Code of Practice for The Emergency Lighting of Premises

Design Objective - Stage 3

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LOCATE LUMINAIRES IN ESSENTIAL AREAS

Although only in expectational circumstances will they be part of the escape route, they do present a problem in that the public may be trapped in them in the event of a supply failure.

Require battery supplied emergency lighting to assist any maintenance or operating personnel in the event of failure.

LIFT CARS

MOTOR GENERATOR, CONTROL OR PLANT ROOMS

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TECHNICAL SUMMARY

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

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TOILETS

To enable users to get off them safely.

ESCALATORS

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Min luminance = 2cd/m²

Ratio of luminance shall be less than 10:1 for either colour

Other areas to consider:

• Kitchens • First Aid & Treatment Rooms • Refuge areas for disabled people

• Fire Equipment • Covered Car Parks • Panic Bars and Pads

Contrast of the colours must be between 5:1 and 15:1

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