This European Standard specifies the provision of illumination of escape routes and safety signs in the event of failure of the normal supply, and specifies the minimum provision of such emergency lighting based on the size, type and usage of the premises. This standard relates to the provision of electric emergency escape lighting in all work places and premises open to the public.
This European Standard does not cover private domestic premises but its provisions are applicable to common access routes within multi-storey dwellings.
This European Standard is also applicable to standby lighting used as emergency escape lighting.
There are emerging way guidance techniques that, when applied to escape routes in addition to conventional emergency lighting luminaires, can enhance its effectiveness in an emergency.
BS EN 50172:2004 Referenced Document
EN 13032 Light and lighting - Measurement and presentation of photometric data of lamps and luminaires - Part 5: Presentation of data for luminaires used for road lighting*, 2018-11-01 Update
EN 1838:1999 Lighting Applications - Emergency Lighting
EN 50171 Central Power Supply Systems (Incorporating Corrigendum August 2001)
EN 50272-2 Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations Part 2: Stationary Batteries
EN 81-1 Amd prA2 Safety Rules for the Construction and Installation of Lifts - Part 1: Electric Lifts - A2: Machinery and Pulley Spaces