Hochiki Europe,a leading manufacturer and supplier of fire detection and emergency lighting systems,has announced the publication of a free A6 guide to BS5266,the code of practice for emergency lighting.
UK fire safety legislation states that people in premises must be able to find their way to a place of total safety if there is a fire by using escape routes that have sufficient lighting.
BS5266 provides guidance for the maximum viewing distances and luminance conditions for safety signs,the positioning of emergency luminaires,minimum height levels,Lux levels,acceptable glare levels and minimum routine testing schedules.
All emergency lighting installations must adhere to the requirements set out in BS5266 and Hochiki's new guide examines the constituent parts of the standard and explains their key points in a clear,concise and easy to read format.It also identifies the various types of emergency lighting systems on the market,where they can be used and outlines what installers should consider when specifying them.
