Emergency lights are designed to ensure there is still light when a building’s main power supply cuts out.
Battery-backed devices that switch on automatically, they are fitted as standard in commercial offices, warehouses and new-build residential homes.
The primary purpose of emergency lighting is to provide adequate lighting for the safe evacuation of a premises in an emergency situation, particularly when the main power supply is lost. Emergency lighting is required for compliance to UK regulations BS 5266-1:2016 and must be installed in the almost all commercial and public premises. In addition, premises that provides sleeping accommodation such as residential flats, hotels, B&Bs, care homes, hospitals and boarding schools must provide adequate emergency lighting and escape exit signage for a minimum duration of 3 hours as evacuation may take longer than a typical commercial or public premises. To ensure this, emergency lighting must include a battery back-up suitable for running such lighting for this 3 hour duration even when the mains power supply is lost. The emergency light fitting must switch to the battery supply automatically.
SELF TESTSelf test is a built in feature that conducts routine functional and duration testing in accordance with the relevant standards, obviating the need for costly manual testing and intervention other than to record and rectify faults. | KNOCKOUTS20mm knockouts on the side and rear of the unit for easy cable access and installation. | CHARGE AND TEST BUTTONLED charge light to indicate power is going to the unit and battery test button on the unit. |
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