• Basic regulations, relevant Standards, and when emergency lighting is needed
  
• Types of emergency lighting
• Exit sign pictograms, luminance and viewing distances
• Luminance requirements, lux levels, uniformity, and duration requirements
• Emergency lighting for cinema and theatre auditoria
• Choosing maintained or non┬¡maintained luminaries
• Design procedures covering all points of emphasis, such as stairs
• Using manufacturersΓÇÖ spacing tables for escape routes and open areas
• Simple designs for high risk areas
• Conversion of mains luminaries for emergency use, achieving lux levels and using conversion spacing tables
• Disability glare and colour requirements
• Basic installation, wiring and fuse protection
• Testing and servicing to BS 5266-8
• Automatic testing

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for the Emergency Lighting Part 1 course, however it is recommended that delegates have a basic knowledge of lamps and light fittings.

Aims

This 1-day course enables fire safety professionals to design, install and maintain an emergency lighting system. The training focuses on BS 5266-1, a guide book for emergency lighting.

On successful completiton of this course you can take our Emergency Lighting Part 2: Advanced maintenance and operation course.

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam, delegates will receive a digital certificate of attendance.