The Importance Of Emergency Lighting To Building Fire Safety


Posted July 22, 2019 by bertlinsheng

Emergency lighting is a type of lighting fixture with a battery pack that automatically turns on when there is a power failure in the building
 
Emergency lighting is a type of lighting fixture with a battery pack that automatically turns on when there is a power failure in the building.

The National Building Code Regulations detail the emergency lighting requirements for various types of buildings.

Before analyzing when emergency lighting is required, it is important to first determine the various classifications assigned to different buildings. Understanding different building categories will help identify the types of buildings that require emergency lighting.

Emergency lighting needs to be installed in Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8, and Level 9. The Emergency Light Manufacturers explains in detail the definition of each building classification.

Step 1. Determine the building classification
Determine the classification of the building by selecting the following categories and reading each classification description.
Reference: Architectural Classification (PDF). Australian Building Code Committee on June 26, 2019

The level 2 building is an apartment building. They are usually multi-unit residential buildings where people live above and below each other. NCC describes the space where the apartment is treated as a separate occupied unit (SOU). Level 2 buildings can also be single-story outbuildings with a public space below. For example, two homes are located above a public basement or parking lot.


Step 2. Emergency lighting requirements
Select each of the options below for your building classification to determine your emergency lighting requirements.


For Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 buildings, an emergency lighting system must be installed in each channel, corridor, corridor, etc., which is 6 meters longer than the entrance channel of any individual occupied unit. It needs to be installed at the nearest door and installed directly to:
a) Fire barriers, fire escapes or fire barriers.
b) External stairs, not fire stairs under D1.8.
c) An external balcony leading to a fire-insulated stairway, a fire-sheltered staircase or a fire-slope.
d) Roads or open spaces.


in conclusion
Emergency lighting is critical to building fire safety. Therefore, all buildings must be certified by a certified agency with reference to relevant national regulations.

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Last Updated July 22, 2019