{"id":3273,"date":"2022-12-02T06:51:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T06:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/?p=3273"},"modified":"2023-02-20T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:49:41","slug":"emergency-lighting-ensuring-your-site-is-properly-lit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/emergency-lighting-ensuring-your-site-is-properly-lit\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Lighting: Ensuring Your Site Is Properly Lit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Having systems in place to help your staff and other individuals inside your building evacuate if an event such as a fire, earthquake, or loss of power occurs is integral to minimising collateral damage and preventing death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">During these possible scenarios, your site\u2019s lighting may malfunction or even cease working entirely. A good emergency lighting system ensures evacuation goes smoothly, and injuries are less likely to occur during such events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure your site is properly lit, make sure you have installed your luminaires in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final exit(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junctions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corridors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stairways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escalators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toilets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3274 size-medium alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--190x127.png 190w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--20x13.png 20w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3274 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--190x127.png 190w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Emergency-Lighting-Option-1--20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>Once your luminaires have been sited, check if you need additional lights to cover the space. Sometimes you\u2019ll need additional luminaires to ensure proper light levels are achieved in the areas you wish to illuminate. To check if your luminaires are adequately lighting the areas listed above, use spacing tables to ensure your lights are properly spaced to achieve the minimum lux levels of any given area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For escape routes, corridors, and hallways <\/strong>&#8211; <strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 1 lux on the centre line<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In open areas <\/strong>&#8211; A minimum of 0.5 lux from the centre to within 0.5 meters of the walls<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit signs <\/strong>&#8211; Should be illuminated or have a backup luminaire within 2 meters of horizontal height<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exit signs should also adhere to the requirements of the European Signs Directive and should only follow one format throughout the site.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If you\u2019d like to find out more about our fire suppression systems and fire alarm installations, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/services\/fire-safety\/\">fire safety page<\/a>, or book a free consultation by calling us at <\/strong><a href=\"tel:01283819379\"><strong>01283 819379<\/strong><\/a><strong> or emailing us at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@woodwardgroup.net\"><strong>enquiries@woodwardgroup.net<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having systems in place to help your staff and other individuals inside your building evacuate if an event such as a fire, earthquake, or loss of power occurs is integral to minimising collateral damage and preventing death. During these possible scenarios, your site\u2019s lighting may malfunction or even cease working entirely. 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