Before proceeding with the detailed steps of emergency lighting testing, it is essential to ensure that every aspect of your system is thoroughly checked and documented. The following checklist will guide you through the necessary checks, ensuring that your emergency lighting system is compliant, functional, and safe.
This section covers everything from system plans and design to the quality of components and final acceptance. By following this checklist, you’ll be able to identify any issues and take the necessary actions to maintain a reliable emergency lighting system.
System Plans and Design #
- Are the plans of the system available and correct?
- Is the system designed for the correct mode of operation category?
- Is the system designed for the correct emergency duration period?
Documentation #
- Is a completion certificate available with photometric design data?
- Is a test log book available, and are entries up to date?
Design Check #
- Are the correct areas of the premises covered to meet the risk assessment?
- Are all hazards identified by the risk assessment covered?
- Are there luminaires cited at the “points of emphasis”?
- Is the spacing between luminaires compliant with authenticated spacing or design data?
- Are estimates attached and acceptable if authenticated spacing data is unavailable for existing installations?
- Are the emergency exit signs and escape route direction signs correct, and are other safety signs to be illuminated under emergency conditions identified?
Luminaires and Illumination #
- Do all non-maintained luminaires operate on local final circuit failure?
- Is there illumination from at least two luminaires in each section of the escape route?
- Are luminaires at least 2m above the floor and avoiding smoke reservoirs?
- Can additional luminaires cover toilets, lifts, plant rooms, etc.?
Quality of System Components and Installation #
- Do the luminaires conform to BS EN 60598-2-22?
- Do any converted luminaires conform to BS EN 60598-2-22?
- Do luminaires have a suitable degree of protection for their location?
- Does the installation conform to the good practice defined in BS 7671?
- For centrally powered systems, is the wiring fire-resistant?
- Are any plugs or sockets protected against unauthorized use?
- If a central power supply unit is used, does it conform to BS EN 50171?
Test Facilities #
- Are the test facilities suitable for testing function and duration?
- Are the test facilities safe to operate and do not isolate a required service?
- Are the test facilities marked with their function?
- If an automatic test system is installed, does it conform to BS EN 62034?
- Is the responsible person trained and able to operate the test facilities and record the test results correctly?
Final Acceptance #
- Does the system operate correctly when tested?
- Has adequate documentation been provided to the user?
- Is the user aware of actions they should take in case of a test failure?
This simplified checklist ensures you cover all essential aspects during your emergency lighting system testing.
