Emergency Lighting

[Bez]

Are there any special tests that need to be carried out immediately after installation or alteration of emergency lights, apart from the usual, and is an EIC suitable or do they have their own Installation paperwork specific to them?

Cheers

Bez

 

[Andy™]

they have their own paperwork. dont really do much with em lighting so thats about all i can help you with

 

[Evans Electric]

Are you fitting them in a commercial premises Bez ? The only additional paperwork is the test record sheets , as far as I can think of, which is for the occupiers to deal with.

Deke

 

[Bez]

Are you fitting them in a commercial premises Bez ? The only additional paperwork is the test record sheets , as far as I can think of, which is for the occupiers to deal with.Deke

Not sure if it's classed as commercial or domestic. It's apartment block stairways

If domestic I take it comes under Part P

 

[Andy™]

If domestic I take it comes under Part P

dont think so, unless its fed from the same meter as one of the properties

 

[Evans Electric]

I think it says somewhere that communal corridors/stairs for flats come under part P.

 

[NozSpark]

I think that along with the MWC/EIC that you should be issuing an Emergecy lighting log book.

The log book sets out the tests that are required, testing time and the period between testing.. you fill out your bits and give it to whoever ordered the work.. when you go back I doubt that any further testing will have been carried out.

 

[Evans Electric]

Thats very true Noz.

 

[Bez]

Many thanks guys, I'm subbing so just wanted to clear that up. Will drop it on the lap of the main contactor once i've filled in the EIC.

 

[bassman]

Label should be inside with date installed for battery life.

Site log book filled in with location of test switches and signed by person who it has been handed over to.Also location of Elights fitted.

As proof that they have been advised of the testing that has to be carried out.

 

[green-hornet]

Sorry I have been offline and not around when this question was asked.

Here we go with my answer.

There is a seperate certificate that you have to issue just for any work involving emergency lighting. This includes additions, or new installations. It is far more complex than an eic. There is also a seperate certificate for periodics on emergency lighting.

Both certificates are not deemed to be valid without a BS7671 certificate on the circuit(s) that supply the system. It is also a requirement that on completion, training is given to authorised personnel as to the testing methods used, and the completion of log books which should be supplied by the installer.

Also when it comes to testing you have to enter on the emergency lighting certificate a deviation if you use the standard sign height and distance method of valuations.

I see many installations where the requirements are not fully met, but pass the gauntlet, until some eagle eyed fire official decides its not up to standards.

 

[kme]

Just to add, the reference meaterial for this is BS5266 - em. lighting,

Yes, the "electrical install" side comes under building regs, so notify the work. EIC/MWC as necessary, and Em light log book & associated periodic notification/ installation cert.

HTH

KME

 

[Bez]

Many thanks guys, all very helpful info as usual

 

[Subneural]

The problem I come across is that as the electrical contractor on a new install you normally work for a main contractor and don't see the client after discussing the initial requirements. So in between the testing and them moving into the premises, the log book, instructions, etc go for a walk.