Emergency Lighting Visual Guide

The LightingEurope Visual Guide for Emergency Lighting

Why a Visual Guide on Emergency Lighting? Why does it matter to your organization?

The function, duties, and technical specifications of emergency lighting luminaires differentiate them from general lighting applications. Therefore, the main objective of this guidance document is to offer support by providing definitions of key terms and practical examples regarding relevant matters, such as the specifications of emergency lighting. Furthermore, the guide offers a concise overview of the latest applicable industry standards and legal requirements for emergency lighting.

The guide is supported by helpful visualisation to accentuate the main functions, the types of emergency lighting, or the categories for the installation of emergency lighting in various situations. Additionally, the guide emphasizes the importance of continuous risk assessment and maintenance of emergency lighting and gives recommendations for appropriate test and inspections for various emergency lighting applications.

The aim of this visual guide is to educate any interested reader on the specificities of emergency lighting applications and moreover, support the compliant installation, operation, and maintenance of emergency lighting devices in accordance with relevant standards and legislative requirements.

Who created this guide?

This visual guide was created by emergency lighting experts from LightingEurope’s group dedicated to emergency lighting. The guide is part of LightingEurope's mission to raise awareness about the importance of emergency lighting as an essential part of the overall safety in a building and that promotes the technical developments that facilitate the required maintenance.

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