Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of a facilities life safety and emergency response system. It consists of emergency luminaries and illuminated exit signs which are designed and installed to guide occupants along a safe exit route in the event of an emergency.
The emergency lighting system is designed and maintained in accordance with AS2293 this standard sets out a minimum guideline for the emergency lighting system to maintain adequate lighting within a premise to enable safe exit in emergency situations where mains power has been disrupted. Emergency lighting is also a vital component with assisting emergency response personnel to navigate through a building.
The three main types of Emergency Lighting systems are:
- Stand alone – these luminaries are controlled and powered by batteries stored within the fitting.
- Central Power – these luminaries are powered from a battery bank stored locally on the premises
- Monitored – these luminaries are powered by batteries stored within the fitting, however controlled and monitored via management portal.
As with all fire safety equipment, emergency lighting is required to be inspected, tested and serviced at regular intervals in accordance with AS 2293 to ensure that all lights are functional in the case of an emergency.
ExitCycle
Fire Boar is a signatory and partner with the Queensland Governments “Exit Cycle Program” which is designed to promote the recycling of Ni-Cd batteries, ensuring that the materials are safely recovered instead of being disposed to landfill. As a facilitator within this program we pledge to recycle at least 95% of emergency and exit lighting batteries.
