Everything about emergency lighting.
Duties, testing intervals, standards and technology – clearly explained and in line with current regulations. From the specialists in emergency and safety lighting.
When Is Emergency Lighting Required? Workplaces and Buildings
When is emergency lighting a legal requirement? EU workplace rules, building regulations and high-risk buildings explained, with Germany as a worked example.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Testing Intervals: Daily, Monthly, Annual
How often must emergency lighting be tested? Daily, monthly and annual test intervals under EN 50172, with national examples, a clear table and practical tips.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Maintenance Contract: What to Include and What It Costs
What does an emergency lighting maintenance contract cover, is it mandatory, which services belong in it and what drives the cost? With a checklist for quotes.
Read articleEmergency light flashing red: what the status LED means
Emergency light flashing red or showing steady red? What green, red and amber status LEDs typically mean, the usual causes and what to do right now.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Standards: EN 1838, EN 50172 and More
Which standards apply to emergency lighting? EN 1838, EN 50172, EN 60598-2-22, EN 62034, EN 50171 and ISO 7010 explained, with German rules as an example.
Read articleWho May Test Emergency Lighting? Competence and Responsibility
Operator, qualified electrician, instructed person or approved expert: who may carry out which emergency lighting test? With a competence table and checklist.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Logbook: Contents, Retention, Digital Records
What must an emergency lighting logbook contain, how long should it be kept and are digital logbooks allowed? With a sample entry, requirements and a checklist.
Read articleSelf-Testing Emergency Lights: Automatic Testing to EN 62034
How do self-testing emergency lights to EN 62034 work? Test sequence, status LED, app monitoring, pros and cons, remaining duties and retrofit options.
Read articleSelf-contained vs central battery emergency lighting
Self-contained, group battery or central battery? A system comparison for emergency lighting: installation, cabling, space, maintenance and typical uses.
Read articleEmergency light battery: types, service life, replacement
NiCd, NiMH, LiFePO4 or Li-ion: which battery is in your emergency light, how long it lasts, when it must be replaced and how to dispose of it correctly.
Read articleEmergency lighting duration: 1 hour, 3 hours or 8 hours?
How long must emergency lighting stay on? Rated duration of 1 h, 3 h and 8 h, typical buildings, workplaces, the annual duration test and recharge time.
Read articleTypes of Emergency Lighting: Escape Route, Anti-Panic, Standby
Escape route, anti-panic, high-risk task area and standby lighting explained per EN 1838 – with clear definitions, an overview table and operating modes.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Illuminance: Lux Levels per EN 1838
How bright must emergency lighting be? 1 lx, 0.5 lx, 15 lx, 5 lx: all EN 1838 lux levels, uniformity ratios and response times – with table and planning tips.
Read articleExit Sign Viewing Distance: Size, Placement and ISO 7010
How large must an exit sign be? Calculate viewing distance per EN 1838, place ISO 7010 signs correctly and replace outdated pictograms – with worked examples.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Inspections by Authorities and Experts
What do fire authority inspections and certified experts check on emergency lighting? Inspection cycles, a preparation checklist and consequences of defects.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Operator Duties: Responsibility and Liability
Who is responsible for emergency lighting? Operator duties, delegating to contractors, record-keeping, fines, insurance and liability explained for Europe.
Read articleUpgrading Emergency Lighting: LED, Self-Test, Emergency Drivers
When is upgrading emergency lighting worth it? Warning signs, LED benefits, retrofits with emergency drivers, the project process and how to avoid downtime.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Costs: Purchase, Installation and Upkeep
What does emergency lighting really cost? Every cost driver from luminaires, batteries and installation to testing and battery replacement, over 10 years.
Read articleEmergency Lighting by Sector: From Offices to Car Parks
What emergency lighting do offices, retail, hotels, schools, healthcare, industry, car parks and assembly venues need? Requirements, specifics, common mistakes.
Read articleEmergency Lighting in Europe: EU Standards and National Rules
Which rules apply to emergency lighting in Europe? EN 1838, EN 50172, ISO 7010 and EU directives, plus an overview for DE, AT, CH, NL, BE, LU and FR.
Read articlePlanning Emergency Lighting: A Step-by-Step Design Guide
How is emergency lighting planned? From fire strategy and escape route plan to photometric calculation with LDT files and handover – plus common mistakes.
Read articleAnti-Panic Lighting to EN 1838: Requirements and Design Guide
Anti-panic (open area) lighting to EN 1838: 0.5 lx on the core area excluding a 0.5 m border, 40:1 uniformity, where it is needed, design tips and luminaires.
Read articleEscape Route Signage: Safety Signs, Evacuation Plans, Guidance
How should escape routes be marked? ISO 7010 safety signs, illuminated vs photoluminescent signs, arrow rules, evacuation plans and floor-level guidance.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Checklist: Test, Record, Stay Inspection-Ready
A practical checklist for operators: daily, monthly and annual emergency lighting checks, records, authority inspections, alterations and battery ageing.
Read articleEmergency Lighting in Residential Buildings and Stairwells
Do blocks of flats need emergency lighting in stairwells? When it is required, when it makes sense voluntarily, and what owners and managing agents should know.
Read articleEmergency Lighting Glossary: 56 Key Terms Explained from A to Z
Emergency lighting glossary: anti-panic lighting, rated duration, maintained mode, LiFePO4, central battery systems and more – every key term briefly defined.
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