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BS 5266-1:2025 Emergency lighting. Emergency lighting of premises - Code of practice
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides recommendations and guidance for the design, installation and wiring of electrical emergency lighting systems. Also considers the illumination needs for the safety of people in buildings during power supply failure to normal lighting systems. Covers emergency lighting systems providing assistance for evacuation during an emergency, as well as continuing to provide protection for occupants remaining in the building during an emergency, and enabling normal operations to continue when the supply for normal lighting fails. Also applies to lighting in areas with fixed seating.
Document History
Supersedes BS 5266-1:2016. Came into effect 31 October 2025. See Foreword for contractual and legal considerations.
ISBN
9780539316827
Publisher Information
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