Emergency lighting is an integral part of a building’s life safety system. Emergency lighting balances the illumination needs when a building’s power supply is interrupted due to utility failure, fire outbreaks, circuit-breaker breakdown, or manual act, including the accidental opening…
Eaton adds new battery-powered emergency light
Power management company Eaton has announced an important addition to its CEAG ExLin linear LED lighting fixtures for hazardous area applications. The new battery-powered ExLin NE+ provides a decentralized LED solution for mandatory emergency lighting in case of power failure,…
From brakes to lights – how the ABS brake approach needs to be adopted in the emergency lighting sector
Emergency lighting normally accounts for 25–30% of the luminaires in a typical commercial project. It is the last line of defence when the mains fail and it is essential to effectively light the space so that building occupants can evacuate…
Emergency lighting compliance ensured at Leeds General Infirmary
Following an extensive overhaul of the hospital’s emergency lighting system, LuxIntelligent panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer Advanced are ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. As a large…
Pocket Guide makes light work of meeting BS 5266-1
Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has published its BS 5266-1 Pocket Guide to Emergency Lighting. Developed for individuals and organisations responsible for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency lighting systems, the pocket guide serves as a…
Fines and fatalities: why buildings and emergency exit signage must adapt
The changing nature of risk in today’s buildings requires the adoption of new emergency lighting technologies. From airports and shopping centres to stadia and leisure centres, environments worldwide are becoming increasingly urbanised and complex. Building safety measures must adapt too,…
Olympia Electronics presents new Emergency Lighting catalogue
After thorough research regarding the needs in the industry, every year Olympia Electronics creates a unique and complete list of their products, where customers can find their main codes. In addition, the catalogue is an important selling tool, because you…
Advanced lights the way at University of Bristol
The University of Bristol’s emergency-lighting upgrade continues with the installation of a further ten LuxIntelligent emergency-light testing panels from fire and life safety system manufacturer Advanced. The new equipment will be installed alongside 21 existing LuxIntelligent panels linked to around…
Wireless emergency lighting system from Tridonic
Modern emergency and safety lighting requires central monitoring and automatic testing of individual luminaires. In the case of existing systems, retrofitting is often difficult as additional wiring is needed for communication. Tridonic can remedy this with its new wireless emergency…
Changes in emergency lighting technology will lead to safer buildings
Chris Slattery, Global Product Manager for Emergency Lighting at Tridonic reviews the current state of emergency escape lighting and considers what needs to be considered when designing fresh solutions. He then goes on to examine in more detail the implications…
New CPD Training for Emergency Lighting and ‘Stay Put’ Lighting from Lux Intelligent
Lux Intelligent manufacturer Advanced has launched a new CPD training module focusing on emergency lighting testing compliance. Created against a backdrop of changing emergency lighting standards, including the new category of ‘stay put’ lighting, the new training module is designed…
Advanced Emergency Lighting System Selected by UK Centre of Sports Excellence
Lux Intelligent, the leading emergency light testing system, has been specified to replace an obsolete system at Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Sports Centre in the heart of Snowdonia. The Centre is the home of mountain sports, providing both…
Hochiki Europe will outline bright future at LuxLive at London’s ExCeL from 15th-16th November
Following a year of growth and financial success, leading life safety systems manufacturer Hochiki Europe is returning to LuxLive in London’s ExCeL from 15th-16th November. Representatives from the company will be on stand N42, offering live product demonstrations and giving practical…
Ongoing Investment in Lux Intelligent sees Appointment of UK Sales Manager
As part of ongoing investment in its Lux Intelligent emergency lighting testing system, global fire and life safety company Advanced has appointed a dedicated UK sales manager, Robin Kemp. “I don’t believe there’s another system out there that can match…
Candles to LEDs – the latest technology is improving safety
Many of us will give little or no thought to emergency lighting and for the majority the only time that we will need to find an alternative source of illumination is when the lights go out at home and we…