Today, building owners and principals must be able to demonstrate that their emergency lighting systems are working as designed and must be kept in full working order.
To achieve this goal, they must test to prove that emergency lighting is working properly. They must also keep records to prove that they have fulfilled their duty of care.
ICEL is the emergency lighting component of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), emphasizing that automated testing is more cost-effective and reliable than manual testing, and gives you peace of mind.
According to fire safety regulations, occupants of commercial and industrial buildings must remain safe at all times. As a result, almost all of these buildings require emergency lighting solutions to protect them and their occupants in an emergency.
Automatic testing of emergency lighting is the best way to meet fire safety compliance obligations and will reduce the burden of testing emergency lighting. ICEL believes that automated test systems (ATS) are the preferred way to ensure compliance with the required periodic test and maintenance requirements. Due to its reliability and cost-effectiveness, always consider installing an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with BS EN 62034.
Why test emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting should be strictly regulated and well-defined procedures, quality-approved equipment and clearly defined boundaries should be used. After careful installation by qualified designees and installers in accordance with national and international standards, the installed system shall be tested periodically in accordance with EN 50172. All test results must be recorded and reported to the person in charge of the building’ and any repair or remediation work identified must be performed within a reasonable time.
In this way, the “responsible person” can ensure that all emergency escape route lighting systems within the building are properly executed. The emergency lighting system does not make sense unless it is functioning properly in the event of a mains failure or escape.
Testing requirements
Each system luminaire must be tested daily, monthly and annually in accordance with EN 50172. This should be done at a safe time, and if a power failure occurs during the test, it will not put people at risk. Accurate records must be maintained for each inspection and test. The maintained luminaires and exit signs must be inspected daily, and all independent emergency lighting must be functionally tested for at least 60 seconds per month and at least once a year for a typical rated duration of typically 3 hours.
Manual testing may require several reliable and experienced technicians or trained in larger buildings, which can quickly become very labor intensive, expensive, and potentially difficult to manage. Interruptions can be severe and human error can occur.
Today, in times of economic hardship and when employees’ time is under tremendous pressure, manual inspections may not always be completed. The result is that the person who cannot find the building in an emergency due to the failure of the emergency lighting, and the “responsible person” who has not fulfilled the responsibility for care and may therefore be prosecuted may be serious. .
But does this actually happen? Unfortunately, there is some anecdotal evidence that a large number of organizations and building owners are not fully aware of and/or compliant with the methods of testing and maintaining emergency lighting in accordance with the requirements specified in the BS 5266 series of operating specifications, guidelines and Standards may therefore not always meet the requirements of the 2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. This can be a serious problem if an emergency escape lighting system fails in an emergency in a building due to an undetected failure.
Given the basic principles of testing for most building owners and occupants at the time, how do you ensure that they are properly, regularly, cost-effectively implemented and supported by accurate records?
Automated Testing (ATS) The case of an effective automated test provides an answer. This is a reliable way to periodically check if the battery is connected and receiving power, whether the lamp will illuminate properly when needed, and the battery can run the lamp within the rated time. EN 50172 reinforces this and re-emphasizes the need for proper testing of the system. It also facilitates the use of ATS in EN 62034, which sets out the basic performance and safety requirements for individual products and components.
In addition to providing confidence that emergency lighting is fully tested to meet EN 50172, ATS is more cost effective than manual testing. Capital investment is greater, but is offset by the reduction in required test equipment and manual labor reduction.
The standard also requires the test program to minimize risk by testing adjacent fixtures for at least 24 hours between each set of tests. For manual testing, this doubles the site time required for a full duration test, so ATS should be a better choice.
There are two main types of automatic detection devices:
1. Self-checking emergency luminaires - Although each operating requirement has a system, the simplest is the "independent" form, which is independent of any other device. Here, the results of the automated test are usually indicated by a single bi-color LED on the luminaire. Anyone near the emergency luminaire indicating the fault can report to the “responsible person” - corrective actions must be taken within a reasonable time. However, the “responsible person” still needs to perform a visual inspection every month to monitor any fault indications and ensure that the emergency luminaires are not obstructed and perform their intended function.
Please note that test results using independent automated test emergency lighting still need to be manually logged to the log. However, the person recording the information does not need to test the device and wait for the rated discharge duration to be reached and does not require electrical qualification.
2. Automatic Test System (ATS) - To avoid manual recording, the ATS is interconnected with the control panel to collect results via data lines or wireless links. More complex systems allow for test programming from the control panel or by connecting to a PC where a visual installation representation can be displayed, including connected test fixtures and fixtures that display faults.
The position of the fixture can be graphically positioned for stitching. Some systems can be monitored and controlled via an intranet or Internet connection. The “Principal” can use the remote panel to monitor the status of the test results, but still needs to perform a full inspection once a month.
Such systems are invaluable to maintenance engineers who can respond effectively and need to replace components.
To ensure consistent manual testing and to maintain proper documentation, consideration should be given to the installation of an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with EN 62034.
If it is not possible to prove the quality of the luminaire by evidence in accordance with BS EN 60598-2-22, or if there is a special hazard at the site, the risk assessment may require a more frequent duration test - this is very simple when using ATS.
Therefore, automated testing helps ensure that emergency escape lighting tests are scheduled and executed in a timely manner without disrupting any other electrical services. ATS assists “responsible personnel” in managing housing risks and provides early notification of failures or performance degradation.
Even the most complex systems typically show returns in two to four years, so they are clearly cost effective and safer. After the payback period, even with the daily replacement of batteries and fixtures, you can save a lot of money for building owners and facility managers.
Therefore, automatic emergency lighting testing is usually a better, safer and more cost-effective option, offering lower total cost of ownership and basic peace of mind for building owners and occupants because they know they have fulfilled their “responsibility” care. Therefore, linsheng recommends always considering the installation of an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with BS EN 62034.
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To achieve this goal, they must test to prove that emergency lighting is working properly. They must also keep records to prove that they have fulfilled their duty of care.
ICEL is the emergency lighting component of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), emphasizing that automated testing is more cost-effective and reliable than manual testing, and gives you peace of mind.
According to fire safety regulations, occupants of commercial and industrial buildings must remain safe at all times. As a result, almost all of these buildings require emergency lighting solutions to protect them and their occupants in an emergency.
Automatic testing of emergency lighting is the best way to meet fire safety compliance obligations and will reduce the burden of testing emergency lighting. ICEL believes that automated test systems (ATS) are the preferred way to ensure compliance with the required periodic test and maintenance requirements. Due to its reliability and cost-effectiveness, always consider installing an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with BS EN 62034.
Why test emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting should be strictly regulated and well-defined procedures, quality-approved equipment and clearly defined boundaries should be used. After careful installation by qualified designees and installers in accordance with national and international standards, the installed system shall be tested periodically in accordance with EN 50172. All test results must be recorded and reported to the person in charge of the building’ and any repair or remediation work identified must be performed within a reasonable time.
In this way, the “responsible person” can ensure that all emergency escape route lighting systems within the building are properly executed. The emergency lighting system does not make sense unless it is functioning properly in the event of a mains failure or escape.
Testing requirements
Each system luminaire must be tested daily, monthly and annually in accordance with EN 50172. This should be done at a safe time, and if a power failure occurs during the test, it will not put people at risk. Accurate records must be maintained for each inspection and test. The maintained luminaires and exit signs must be inspected daily, and all independent emergency lighting must be functionally tested for at least 60 seconds per month and at least once a year for a typical rated duration of typically 3 hours.
Manual testing may require several reliable and experienced technicians or trained in larger buildings, which can quickly become very labor intensive, expensive, and potentially difficult to manage. Interruptions can be severe and human error can occur.
Today, in times of economic hardship and when employees’ time is under tremendous pressure, manual inspections may not always be completed. The result is that the person who cannot find the building in an emergency due to the failure of the emergency lighting, and the “responsible person” who has not fulfilled the responsibility for care and may therefore be prosecuted may be serious. .
But does this actually happen? Unfortunately, there is some anecdotal evidence that a large number of organizations and building owners are not fully aware of and/or compliant with the methods of testing and maintaining emergency lighting in accordance with the requirements specified in the BS 5266 series of operating specifications, guidelines and Standards may therefore not always meet the requirements of the 2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. This can be a serious problem if an emergency escape lighting system fails in an emergency in a building due to an undetected failure.
Given the basic principles of testing for most building owners and occupants at the time, how do you ensure that they are properly, regularly, cost-effectively implemented and supported by accurate records?
Automated Testing (ATS) The case of an effective automated test provides an answer. This is a reliable way to periodically check if the battery is connected and receiving power, whether the lamp will illuminate properly when needed, and the battery can run the lamp within the rated time. EN 50172 reinforces this and re-emphasizes the need for proper testing of the system. It also facilitates the use of ATS in EN 62034, which sets out the basic performance and safety requirements for individual products and components.
In addition to providing confidence that emergency lighting is fully tested to meet EN 50172, ATS is more cost effective than manual testing. Capital investment is greater, but is offset by the reduction in required test equipment and manual labor reduction.
The standard also requires the test program to minimize risk by testing adjacent fixtures for at least 24 hours between each set of tests. For manual testing, this doubles the site time required for a full duration test, so ATS should be a better choice.
There are two main types of automatic detection devices:
1. Self-checking emergency luminaires - Although each operating requirement has a system, the simplest is the "independent" form, which is independent of any other device. Here, the results of the automated test are usually indicated by a single bi-color LED on the luminaire. Anyone near the emergency luminaire indicating the fault can report to the “responsible person” - corrective actions must be taken within a reasonable time. However, the “responsible person” still needs to perform a visual inspection every month to monitor any fault indications and ensure that the emergency luminaires are not obstructed and perform their intended function.
Please note that test results using independent automated test emergency lighting still need to be manually logged to the log. However, the person recording the information does not need to test the device and wait for the rated discharge duration to be reached and does not require electrical qualification.
2. Automatic Test System (ATS) - To avoid manual recording, the ATS is interconnected with the control panel to collect results via data lines or wireless links. More complex systems allow for test programming from the control panel or by connecting to a PC where a visual installation representation can be displayed, including connected test fixtures and fixtures that display faults.
The position of the fixture can be graphically positioned for stitching. Some systems can be monitored and controlled via an intranet or Internet connection. The “Principal” can use the remote panel to monitor the status of the test results, but still needs to perform a full inspection once a month.
Such systems are invaluable to maintenance engineers who can respond effectively and need to replace components.
To ensure consistent manual testing and to maintain proper documentation, consideration should be given to the installation of an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with EN 62034.
If it is not possible to prove the quality of the luminaire by evidence in accordance with BS EN 60598-2-22, or if there is a special hazard at the site, the risk assessment may require a more frequent duration test - this is very simple when using ATS.
Therefore, automated testing helps ensure that emergency escape lighting tests are scheduled and executed in a timely manner without disrupting any other electrical services. ATS assists “responsible personnel” in managing housing risks and provides early notification of failures or performance degradation.
Even the most complex systems typically show returns in two to four years, so they are clearly cost effective and safer. After the payback period, even with the daily replacement of batteries and fixtures, you can save a lot of money for building owners and facility managers.
Therefore, automatic emergency lighting testing is usually a better, safer and more cost-effective option, offering lower total cost of ownership and basic peace of mind for building owners and occupants because they know they have fulfilled their “responsibility” care. Therefore, linsheng recommends always considering the installation of an automatic emergency lighting test system in accordance with BS EN 62034.
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