Emergency Lighting

Emergency Lighting - Consultation, Installation & Inspection

Emergency lighting for escape and rescue routes gives people orientation in the event of danger, even during a power outage. This means emergency lighting reduces the risk of accidents and can save lives in an emergency. Thanks to emergency lighting, people can safely leave the building, allowing emergency responders to advance quickly to the site of the fire. 

Regulations for emergency lighting

Building owners and operators are responsible for emergency lighting along escape routes. The protection of employees and visitors must be ensured. This is based on the requirements of the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV), the Federal Land Utilization Ordinance (BauNVO), DIN EN 1838 (emergency lighting) and DIN EN 50172 (emergency lighting systems). Affected building types include: 

• Public buildings: e.g. hospitals, schools, museums, theaters, government buildings

• Commercial buildings: e.g. office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants

• Industrial buildings: e.g. factories, production facilities, warehouses

In addition, emergency lighting systems must be inspected regularly.

Tip: In addition to emergency lighting, we recommend installing acoustic warning and guidance systems. The combination of visual and acoustic escape route guidance helps to significantly shorten evacuation and clearance times.

Types of emergency lighting:

• Single battery systems are used for exit signs or safety luminaires. They have an integrated battery and provide light for one, three, or eight hour(s) depending on requirements.

• Central battery systems (CPS systems) have the same function and operating duration as single battery systems, but the luminaires can be centrally monitored.

• Group battery systems (LPS systems) are used in a decentralized manner to supply safety luminaires within a fire compartment. They have a minimum service life of 5 years.

• Emergency generators function even if the power supply network fails. Automatic start-up and load transfer is required for all systems for which a backup power system is legally mandated, e.g. for emergency lighting.

Inspection of emergency lighting systems

Emergency lighting systems must be inspected by a qualified person every four years. For emergency lighting systems, an annual function test is required.

All-round care package: We plan and install the emergency lighting. We are happy to carry out all necessary cabling and electrical installation work and/or work together with your in-house technicians. We also carry out the inspection of your emergency lighting system.