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BS 5266 - Emergency lighting - Code of Practice

Ensure appropriate, reliable emergency lighting in buildings of all types and sizes with this code of practice.

Ensure your emergency lighting works when it's needed with BS 5266.

Emergency lighting is an essential consideration for many buildings, and its provision and proper working can safeguard lives.

BS 5266 gives recommendations and guidance to be taken into account in the design, installation, and wiring of electrical emergency lighting systems in the event of failure of the supply to the normal lighting.

It applies to emergency lighting systems used to assist occupants to leave a building during an emergency, or help protect occupants staying in a building during an emergency and continuing normal operations.

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Understand illumination requirements in emergency scenarios.
Determine the appropriate emergency lighting solutions for each individual building.
Ensure emergency lighting is compliant, resilient, and fit for purpose.
Schedule and run routine inspections and tests.
Implement correct procedures for the service and repair of emergency lighting.
Deliver confidence in your buildings’ safety and emergency preparedness.