This one-day emergency lighting course provides electricians and maintenance personnel with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining emergency lighting systems. The course reviews the latest requirements of BS 5266:2016, BS EN 1838, and BS EN 50172.

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The course modules are:

Legislation

  • The Acts and Safety Regulations
  • The Building Regulations
  • The Emergency Lighting Standards

Design Requirements

  • Escape Routes
  • Signs
  • Additional Luminaires
  • Area Lighting
  • Standby Lighting

Electrical Installation

  • Basic Requirements
  • Self-contained luminaires
  • Central supply installations
  • Cabling
  • Notices
  • Inspection and Testing

Operation and Maintenance

  • Documentation
  • Servicing
  • Inspection and Testing
  • Certification
  • Model forms

 

FAQs

Q: Does the course include self contained and self testing systems?

A:  Yes, these are covered on our course.

Q: Does this course enable me to do a 3 hour certified drop down test (also known as the yearly drain down test) on emergency lights please?

A:  Yes it does

 

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Target Audience

The emergency lighting course is suitable for all personnel with a responsibility for the installation or maintenance of emergency lighting systems.

Training Methodology

The course is delivered in a modular format, providing a balance of theory and practical examples covering installation requirements, from assessing existing installations through to the handover of new systems to maintenance personnel. Assessment is by a short-answer written paper and a practical scenario-based exercise.

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