To stay within the fire codes and keep everyone inside the building secure in the event of a fire, all commercial buildings must have a working fire safety and detection system. Any office and public building should have an emergency lighting system, which provides lighting when the main power source fails, for instance, during a power outage or a fire. Without the contingency method of emergency lightning, a loss of main electricity in the event of a fire may prove fatal, as it helps people in the building to safely evacuate the premises.
What is the Operation of Emergency Lightning?
Emergency lighting is operated by a different power source from the mains, meaning that it can work even if the main power is switched off. They can take several forms, from an exit sign above a fire exit door to LED lights on the floor that serve as a pathway to fire exits during an evacuation.
What is the Advantage & Purpose of Emergency Lightning?
- Emergency lighting provides continuous lighting to the building, allowing people inside to safely evacuate in the event of a fire, even if the mains power is out.
- If the mains power fails, businesses can save time and money by reducing the amount of time and money spent attempting to resolve the problem.
- If there is a blackout due to a fire, emergency lighting would make it easier for anyone in the building to safely and peacefully exit the building.
- Emergency lighting is simple to instal, but it is highly efficient in an emergency.
- Many commercial properties have emergency lighting that meets the criteria of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Emergency lighting should be used in all fire protection systems in Australia because it can literally save lives. It’s made to ensure that, in the case of a power outage, lighting is generated quickly, automatically, and for a long period of time. This means that building occupants can safely evacuate in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.
When a fire alarm goes off without warning and a fire begins to spread in a building, panic is meant to arise. Disorientation and uncertainty can occur when a building is plunged into darkness, as is often the case during a fire, raising the likelihood of injuries and making it much more difficult for occupants to find their way out. A direct escape route marked by lights, which makes it easier to safely exit the building during a fire. The aim of emergency escape lighting is to illuminate escape routes such as corridors and stairwells, as well as the location of fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and security equipment such as key boxes that store emergency keys to exit doors.
Where do you need emergency exit lighting?
When it comes to emergency lighting, each building will have its own set of specifications. Also within a house, the requirements may differ from one area to the next. Some places, for instance, will benefit from natural light, while others will need artificial lighting on a regular basis.
Wrap Up
Emergency lighting would normally be needed in all the areas of a building that is occupied at night, including those that receive natural light during the day. Exceptions may exist, such as when ‘borrowed light from natural light, while others will need artificial lighting on a regular basis which is reliable on its layout. If you are looking to install emergency lighting in your corporate buildings then you can reach out to us at www.vfp.com.au.
