Points of emphasis

The EN 1838 regulation describes and points out some additional areas where emergency lighting is necessary.

a) near each exit door intended to be used in an emergency;
b) near stairs, so that each flight of stairs receives direct light;
c) near any other change in level;
d) externally illuminated escape route safety signs, escape route direction signs and other safety signs that need to be illuminated under emergency lighting conditions;
e) at each change of direction (see NOTE 2);
f) at each intersection of corridors (see NOTE 2);
g) near each final exit and outside the building leading up to a safe place;
h) near each first aid post, so that 5 lx vertical illuminance shall be provided at the first aid box;
i) near each piece of firefighting equipment and call point, so that 5 lx vertical illuminance shall be provided at the fire alarm call points, firefighting equipment and panel.
j) near escape equipment provided for people with disabilities;
k) near disabled refuges and call points. It is also a requirement to include two-way communication systems with the disabled refuges, including an alarm call position in the accessible restrooms.

NOTE 1: For the purpose of this clause, “near” is normally considered to be within 2 m measured horizontally. 

NOTE 2: For points e) and f), “at” means that the emergency luminaire would cast light in both directions at the change of direction or at an intersection.

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near each exit door intended to be used in an emergency

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near stairs, so that each flight of stairs receives direct light

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near any other change in level

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externally illuminated escape route safety signs, escape route direction signs and other safety signs that need to be illuminated under emergency lighting conditions

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at each change of direction

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at each intersection of corridors

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near each final exit and outside the building leading up to a safe place

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near each first aid post, so that 5 lx vertical illuminance shall be provided at the first aid box

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near each piece of firefighting equipment and call point, so that 5 lx vertical illuminance shall be provided at the fire alarm call points, firefighting equipment and panel