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    C6 -( Pag BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 1 i 4 my Code of practice for a The emergency lighting “ay of premises Q id ‘ Part 1. Premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises ep. used for entertainment CG é Gr7 209.Goryy British Standards Institution BRL AMD 3112 AMD 3112 December 1979 amo 3112 December 1979 AMD 3112 December 1979 7912-4.6K-8 ‘Amendment Slip No. 2 published and effective from 31 December 1979 to BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises Part 1. Premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment Revised text Front cover, title page and page 3 Delete the existing generic and Part tiles and substitute the following: “Emergency lighting Part 1. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment’ Foreword Delete paragraph 5 and substitute the following: “This code is the first Part of a British Standard dealing with emergency lighting. Part 2 will also be a code and will constitute a revision of CP 1007 “Maintained lighting for cinemas’ to include requirements for other similar types of premises to which the general provisions of CP 1007 are at present applied, e.g., dance halls, ball- rooms, licensed bingo premises and ten-pin bowling establishments. Other Parts of the British Standard will ‘comprise specifications for equipment intended for use in emergency lighting systems, ¢.g. relays.” Clause 1. Scope Delete sentence 2 in paragraph 1 and substitute the following “This code does not apply to premises that will be covered in detail in a revision of CP 1007 which, when ready, will be published as Part 2 of this British Standard.” Leti2a ras ny ro Siew SHO aa ee THE OfviCe WIAMOUT YsaMissioN 5 —_—— ‘AMD 3401 0 Amendment Slip No. 3 Published and effective from 28 November 1980 to BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 Emergency lighting Part 1. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment Revised text ‘AMD 3401 Contents "November 1980 Under ‘Code’ against clauses 11 and 12. delete the existing titles and substitute the following “11. Certificate and log book 12. Servicing’ Delete the heading ‘Appendix’ and substitute *Appendices’ Against item ‘A’ delete the existing ttle and substitute the following. ‘A. Model completion certificate” Insert the following new items. “B. Model inspection and test certificate . Model schedule’ ‘AMD 3401 Clause 4.3 Records November 1980 Delete the last paragraph and substitute the following. “In addition and in accordance with 11.3, a log book should be provided for the recording of routine examinations, tests, defects and alterations.” Amo 3401 Clause 6.2.1 Illumination of signs November 1980 At the end of the existing clause insert the following ‘(@) Selfuminous signs in accordance with BS 4218." ‘AMD 3401 Clause 9.2.3 Cables laid in non-exclusive channel or trunking Nivomber 1800 [At the end of the first paragraph insert the following sentence. “Emergency lighting circuits wired with rineral- insulated metal-sheathed cables rated in accordance with the ‘exposed to touch’ condition of the ‘Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings’ issued by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, need rnot be separated from the cables of other services.” AMD 2401 Clauses 11 and 12 and appendix A Novernber 1980 Delete the existing text and substitute the new clauses and appendix given on the attached pages. amp 3401 Appendices 8 and C November 1980 Insert the new appendices given on the attached pages. 11. Certificate and log book 11.1 Completion certificate. On completion of the work of installing an emergency lighting system, or part thereof, or of a major alteration to an existing installation, « completion certificate should be supplied to the occupier/owner of the premises. ‘A copy of ths certificate may be required by the enforcing authority. A model completion certificate is given in appendix A, 11.2 Periodic inspection and test certificate. (On completion of a three yearly inspection and test schedule as recommended in 12.4.5 2 periodic inspection and test certificate should be supplied to the occupier/owner of the premises. A model inspection and test certificate is given in appendix B. ‘This certificate should be supplied at intervals of not more than 3 years or on the completion of a major alteration or addition to an existing installation, or at such other times as required by the enforcing authority. A copy of this certificate may be required by the enforcing authority. 11.3 Log book. A log book should be kept on the premises in the care ofa responsible person appointed by the occupier/owner and should be readily available for examination by any duly authorized person. ‘The log book should be used to record the following information. (a) Date of any completion certificate including any certificate relating to alterations. (b) Date of each periodic inspection and test certificate. (©) Date and bret det or test carried out. (€) Dates and brief details of any defects and of remedial action taken. (©) Date and brief details of any alterations to the emergency lighting installation NOTE. The log book may also include pages relating to other safety seconds, fice alts of each service, inspection 12. Servicing 12.1 Supervision. Regular servicing is essential ‘The occupiex/owner of the premises should appoint a responsible person to supervise the system. ‘This person should be given sufficient authority to censure the carrying out of any work necessary to maintain the system in correct operation. 12.2 Batteries. In all cases the manufacturer's instructions should be followed. It is particularly important that where applicable: {@) the tops of batteries and their terminals are kept clean and unobstructed and that battery cases ate periodically checked for leaks; () the electrolyte is at all times kept at the correct level as recommended by the manufacturer (©) any replacement battery should be compatible with the system. 12.3 Generators. The manufacturer's instructions as siven in the associated instruction manual or other literature should always be followed. It should be noted, however, that the failure of engines to start up readily often arises from defects in the starting. battery or in electromechanical apparatus e.g. relays incorporated in the starting system. Dust and damp, singly or in combination, can have an adverse effect on electromechanical apparatus and it is therefore important that a system of regular cleaning and, where necessary, adjustment is carried out. ‘Some patts of the starting system may be sited where they are subject to vibration and great care should therefore be taken in such instances to ensure that all connections are mechanically and electrically sound. It is essential that air intakes and exhausts are unobstructed, 12.4 Routine inspections and tests 12.4.1 General. Because of the possibility of a failure of the normal lighting supply occurring shortly. after a period of testing or during the subsequent recharge period, all tests should wherever possible be undertaken at times of no risk. Alternatively suitable temporary arrangements should be made until the batteries have been recharged. Inspections and tests should be carried out at the following intervals as recommended in 12.4.2 to 1245: (a) daily; (b) monthly; (c) six-monthly; (@) three-yeatly. 12.4.2 Daily. An inspection should be made every day to ascertain that (@) any indicator lamp or device of each self-contained luminaire indicates normal operation; (©) the main control and indicating panel of each central battery system or engine driven generator plant indicates normal operation; (0) any fault recorded the previous day has received attention. Any fault should be recorded in the log book and given urgent attention. 12.43 Monthly, An inspection should be made at ‘monthly intervals in accordance with a systematic. schedule. A model schedule is ilustrated in appendix C, ‘Tests should be carried out as follows. (@) Each self-contained luminaire and internally illuminated exit sign should be energized from its battery by simulation of failure of the supply to the normal lighting for a period sufficient only to ensure that each lamp is illuminated. ‘The period of simulated failure should not exceed fone quarter of the rated duration of the luminaire sign. (amo 3401) ‘During this period all luminaires and/or signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. ‘At the end of this test period the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it is showing that the normal supply has been restored (b) Each central battery system should be energized from its battery by simulation of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting for a period sufficient only to ensure that each lamp is ‘luminated, ‘The period of simulated failure should not exceed ‘one quarter of the rated duration of the battery, During this period all luminaires andjor signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. If itis not possible to examine visually all luminaires and/or signs in this period, further tests should be made after the battery has been fully recharged. At the end of each test period the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it is showing that the normal supply has been restored. The charging arrangements should be checked for proper functioning, (©) Each engine-driven generating plant should be started up by a simulation of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting and allowed to energize the emergency lighting system for a continuous period of at least one hour. During this time all luminaires and/or signs should bbe examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. At the end of the test period the system should be restored to notmal operation and the charging arrangements for the engine-starting battery checked for proper functioning. The fuel tanks should be left filled, Frequent starting of the plant followed by a few minutes on no-load is nar recommended. (@) The engine of each engine-driven generating plant with back-up batteries should be prevented from starting. The emergency lighting system should then be energized solely from the back-up battery by simulation of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting for a period sufficient only to ensure that the change-over from normal supply to battery is functioning properly. After this check the starting system of the engine should be returned to normal ‘operation and the engine allowed to start up in the normal way to energize the emergency lighting system for a continuous period of at least one hour. During these periods all luminaires andjor signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning conectly, At the end of the test period the system should be restored to notmal operation and the charging arrangements for the back-up and the engine starting batteries checked for proper functioning. The fuel tanks should be left filed, 12.44 Six-monthly, The monthly inspection (see 12.4.3) should be carried out and the following tests made (@) Each self-contained luminaire and internally illuminated sign should be energized from its battery for a continuous period of atleast 1 hour, by simulation of a fuilure of the supply to the ‘normal lighting. During this period all luminaires and/or signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. At the end of this test period the supply to the ‘normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it is showing that the normal supply has been restored. (b) Each central battery system should be energized from its battery for a continuous period of at least 1 hour by simulation of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting. During this period all luminaires andJor signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. At the ond of the test period the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it is showing that normal supply has been restored. The charging arrangements should be checked for proper functioning (©) Each engine-driven plant should be tested in accordance with the monthly schedule detailed in 12.4360). ((d) The engine of each enginoriven generating plant with back-up battery should be prevented from starting ‘The emergency lighting system should then be energized solely from the back-up battery for @ continuous period of 1 hour by simulation of failure of the supply to the normal lighting, ‘The starting system of the engine should then be restored to normal operation and the engine allowed to start up in the normal way to energize the emergency lighting system for a further continuous period of 1 hour. During these periods all luminaires and/or signs should be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. At the end of the test Period the system should be restored to normal operation and the charging arrangements for the back-up and engine-starting batteries checked for proper functioning. Any indicator lamp or device should then be checked to ensure that itis showing that the normal arrangements have been restored. The fuel tanks should be left fille, Tawo 3401) 124.5 Threeyearly. The monthly inspection (see 12.43) should be carried out and the following additional tests made: (3) Each emergency lighting installation should be tested and inspected to ascertain compliance with this code (see appendix B). (b) Each self-contained luminaire and/or internally illuminated sign should be tested for its full. duration, At the end of the test period the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any indicator lamp or device checked to ensure that it {s showing that normal supply has been restored. (©) Each central battéry system should be tested for its full duration. At the end of the test period the supply to the normal lighting should be restored and any Hg none vY OF indicator lamp ot device checked to ensure that it is showing that normal supply has been restored. ‘The charging arrangements should be checked for proper functioning. (@) Each engine-dsiven plant should be tested in accordance with the monthly schedule detailed in 12.430). (©) Each back-up battery should be tested for its {ull duration, At the end of the test period the system should be restored to normal operation and the charging arrangements for the back-up and engine-starting batteries checked for proper functioning. Any indicator lamp or device should then be checked to ensure that itis showing that normal arrangements have been restored. ‘The fuel tanks should be left filled. (amo 3401) Appendix A Model completion certificate EMERGENCY LIGHTING-COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS OR ALTERATIONS Occupier/owner . Address of premises Tel. no. . Installer’s name. . Installer’s address Tel. no. ‘Work carried out and covered by this certificate shown on drawings nos. . vette eee ee eee « (see BS 5266 : Part 1, Clause 4.3) We hereby certify that the emergency lighting installation, or part thereof, a the above premises has been {aebecied and tested by me/us and to the best of my/our knowledge and belief the installation comply atthe Hers malo test with the recommendations of BS 5266 ‘Emergency lighting’ Prt 11975 Code of ractee for the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used fo, eneopt a stated berated bY the British Standards Instiution, fora category .............-. installation, except as stated below. Signature of person responsible for inspection and test Qualificationt For and on behalf of Details of variations from the code of practice (BS 5266 : Part 1). Caran ails certificate relates toa major alteration or ation it should be accompanied by a Ptiodic Inspection and Test Certificate forthe entice emergency lighting installation (see BS $266 "Part 1, Claus 11 oy ‘Enter M/1,2 or 3 or NM/1,2 or 3 as appropriste (see BS 5266 : Part 1, Claw 7.43). Questions: A suitably qualified electrical engineer or a member ofthe Electrical Contractors? Assocation or the Electrical Contactos’ Association of Scotland; or a certificate holder of the National Inspection Counel for Elegante 6 (amo 2401) Appendix B Model inspection and test certificate EMERGENCY LIGHTING-PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TEST CERTIFICATE Occupierfowner . Address of premises. . Tel.no.. Date of inspection and test Inspection and test carried out by Name and address Me hereby certify thatthe emergency lighting installation at the above premises has been inspected and tested Ji.aceordance with the schedule below by me/us and to the best of my/our knowledge and belief complies at the eran enyfour test with the recommendations of BS 5266 ‘Emergency lighting’ Part 1 1975 Code of practice {or the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment’, published by the British Standards Institution, for a category «* installation, except as stated below. Signature of person responsible for inspection and test... Qualification? Forand on behalf of . Details of variations from the code of practice (BS $266 : Part 1). = Date. ‘Enter M/1, 2 or 3 ot NM/1, 2 of 3 as appropriate (see BS 5266 : Part 1, Cause 7.4.3), {Qualifications : A suitably qualified electrical engineer ora member ofthe Electrical Contractor” Association or the Electrical ‘Contractors’ Association of Scotlands or a certificate holder of the National Inspection Councl for Llesteal ncaa ie Contracting; ora qualified person acting on bebaf of one ofthese (in which ease it should be stated on hone tence os SGU), Where acceptable tothe enforcing authority the authorized representative of a manufacturer of emertencs lenis ‘auipment may be deemed tobe a suitably qualified person. SE 5 6 [amp 3401) Tue Ossice Wi hoUy 6s SCHEDULE TO EMERGENCY LIGHTING PERIODIC AND TEST CERTIFICATES Results of inspection and tests 1, Are correct entries made in the log book? ‘Are record drawings available? ‘Are record drawings correct? Signs (@) Are the signs correctly positioned? (8.1 and 6.1) (b) Are details of the signs correct? (5.2) . (©) Do the self-1uminous signs (if any) need changing before the date of the next scheduled inspection. If so state date .. fetes : : (Gee label on sign) (7.3) 5. Luminaires Are luminaires correctly positioned? (5.2, 6.2 and 6.3) 6. Muumination for safe movement (clause § and see record drawings) (@) Are the correct lamps installed in the luminaires? (clause 8) (b) Has there been any change in the decor or lay-out of the premises since the last inspection, which has caused any significant reduction in the effectiveness Of the lighting system? (Any changes to be stated under Comment below) (©) Is the installation in a generally satisfactory condition? 7. Marking (a) Is the category and nominal operating voltage of the system clearly marked. or readily identifiable? (clause 8) () Are luminaires clearly matked to indicate the correct lamp for use? (clausé 8) (©) Is information available to ensure corsect battery replacement (clause 8) 8. Wiring systems (clause 9) State the date of the last test of the wiring system 9. Power series @) Are the charging arrangements for secondary batteries satisfactory (clause 7 and 12.4) (b) Do change over devices operate satisfactorily upon simulation of failure of the normal supply? (clause 7 and 12.4) 10. Central battery systems including backup batteries After operation for the rated duration: (@) Do all luminaires operate? (clause 7 and 12.4) (b) Are all signs illurninated and visible? (clause 7 and 12.4) (©) Following the restoration of the system to normal is the battery charger functioning? (clause 7 and 12.4) 11. Engine driven generating plant After a period of operation of at least 1 h: (@) Do all luminaires operate? (clause 7 and 12.4) (b) Are all signs illuminated and visible? (clause 7 and 12.4) (©) Does the back-up battery where installed operate satisfactorily? (see 10 above) (d) Following the restoration of the system to normal: (i) Is the battery charger for the engine starter battery functioning? (clause 7 and 12.4) ‘Gi) Are the fuel and lubricating oil levels correct? (clause 7 anid 12.4) YES/NO ‘YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO ‘YES/NO (amo 3401) 12. Self-contained tuminaires and signs After operation for the rated duration: (@) Does each self-contained luminaire and sign operate? (clause 7 and 12.4) YES/NO (b) Following restoration of the system to normal supply is the battery charger functioning? (clause 7 and 12.4) YES/NO COMMENT (if any) and variations from the code of practice NOTE 1. Because ofthe possibilty ofa failure ofthe supply to the norma! lighting occuring shortly after a period of testing, all ‘sts should be undertaken at times of no risk. Alternatively, suitable temporary arrangements should be made until the batteries ‘have been recharged, [NOTE 2. The figures in brackets indicate the relevant clauses in BS $266 : Part 1. Appendix C Model schedule SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY SERVICING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY OR ON BEHALF OF ‘THE OCCUPIER/OWNER (a) Check that defects recorded in the log book have been corrected. (b) Clean the exterior of luminaires and signs. (©) Check correct operation of luminaires and internally illuminated signs by operating the test facility. (12.4.3), (d) Check correct operation of engine driven generator(s) and carry out the manufacturer's recommended maintenance. (12.4.3) (©) Check fuel tanks and top up as necessary. (12.4.3) (8 Check level of electrolyte in batteries of central battery systems and generator starter batteries in accordance with 12.2 of BS 5266 : Part I : 1975. (g) Check that all indicator lamps are functioning. (h) Record date in the log book. (11.3) NOTE. In addition to the above the instructions issued by the ‘manufacturers should be observed, 2011-3.8k—8 Lotz 8 TaMo 3401] upc 628.978.6: 696.6: 621.32 «| BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 == Code of practice for The emergency lighting of premises Part 1. Premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment Amendments issued since publication ‘Amd. No. Date of issue | Text affected 1928 March 1976 | Incorporated in this reprint British Standards Institution - 2 Park Street - London W1A 2BS ‘Telephone 01-629 9000 Telex 266833 BS 5266: Part1: 1975 Contents Page Co-operating organizations —_Inside front cover Foreword 2 Code 1. Scope 2. References 3. Definitions 4. Consultation and records 5, Emergency lighting design requirements 6. Emergency lighting design procedure 7, Emergency lighting systems 8. Marking 9. Wiring systems weovasauun Foreword Safety legislation applicable to premises designated by the Home Secretary i intended to extend and encourage rationalization of fire precautions in many types of premises. ‘The aim of this code is to promote a wider understanding of the different types of emergency lighting system which may be employed and to give ‘guidance on their correct application to the varied requirements of different categories of premises. ‘These recommendations have been drawn up to ‘encourage uniformity of application, based on providing adequate sefety to persons in the event of interruption of the normal lighting and having due regard to the hazard level and degree of familiarity of occupants withthe particular premises. ‘The code recognizes that in addition to ensuring safe unobstructed means of escape from premises at all times, one important function of emergency lighting is to make possible the immediate location and operation of fire alarm points and fire fighting Page 10. Choice of appropriate emergency lighting systems 10 11, Inspection and test certificate 2 12, Maintenance 2 Appendix ‘A. Model inspection and test certificate 14 Figures 1. Proportions and spacing of lettering 16 2. Recommended layout for ‘emergency exit” signs 16 equipment, and another is to minimize the chance of panic arising in enclosed spaces, such as lifts. ‘The code isto be published in two parts, of which thisis the first. Part 2 will constitute a revision of CP 1007 ‘Maintained lighting for cinemas’ to include requirements for other similar types of ‘premises to which the general provisions of CP 1007 are at present applied, c.g., dance halls, ballrooms, licenced bingo premises and ten-pin bowling establishments, ‘Although the code makes recommendations for the provision of emergency lighting ina wide variety of premises, the fact that particular types of premises are mentioned in clause 10 does not necessarily mean that all such premises will be required by law to have emergency lighting installed. For certain classes of premises the provisions of ¢ this code may be supplemented or replaced by alternative requirements at the discretion of the enforcing authority. Asamended ‘Mon 1975 BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 — British Standard Code of practice for The emergency lighting of premises Part Premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment —_———$ 1. Scope This code relates to the provision of electric ‘emergency lighting in most types of premises, other than private domestic premises, cinemas, and. existing premises to which the provisions of CP 1007 ‘Maintained lighting for cinemas’ have ‘been applied by the enforcing authority. The code does not cover, inthis Part 1, premises which will be covered in detail in a revision of CP 1007 which, when ready, will be published as Part 2 of this code. Premises not covered are those used primarily as ballrooms and dance halls, cinemas licenced under the Cinematograph ‘Acts of 1909 and 1952, bingo premises licenced under the Gaming Act 1968, premises used for ten-pin bowling. Although the code does not cover private domestic premises, its provisions are applicable to ‘common access routes within multistorey dwellings. ‘The code recommends standards for the clear indication and safe level of illumination of escape routes in the event of failure of the normal lighting, and proposes minimum continuous periods of ‘operation of such emergency lighting based on the size, type and usage of the premises, NOTE, Should tbe necessary to apply thecodetoany other ype of lighting, the exact way in which each of ts provisions isto be me! should be the subject of agreement with he enforcing andor other eevan authority before 2. References ‘The titles of the British Standards and code of practice referred to inthis code of practice are listed on the inside back cover. 3. Definitions For the purposes of this code the following definitions apply: premises. The whole or part of a building which isto be treated as a single unit for the purposes of applying the recommendations of this code. exit. A way out which is intended to be used at any time whilst the premises are occupied. ‘emergency exit. An exit which is intended to be used only during an emergency. final exit. The terminal point of an escape route, ‘beyond which persons are no longer in danger from fire. ‘escape route. A route forming part ofthe means of ‘escape from a point in a building toa final ext. normal lighting. All permanently installed arti ighting operating from the supply in normal use which, in the absence of adequate daylight, is intended for use during the whole time that the premises are occupied NOTE. Also known as general ighting’ ‘emergency lighting. Lighting provided for use when the normal lighting fails. ‘escape lighting. That part of emergency lighting which is provided to ensure that the means of escape can be safely and effectively used at all material times. standby lighting. That part of emergency lighting which may be provided to enable normal activities to continue. maintained emergency lighting. A lighting system in ‘which all emergeney lighting lamps are in operation atall material times, ‘non-maintained emergency lighting. A lighting system in which all emergency lighting lamps are in operation only when the normal lighting fails. Juminaire, Apparatus which distributes, filters or transforms the lighting given by a lamp or lamps and which includes all the items necessary for fixing and protecting these lamps and for connecting them to the supply circuit. NOTE: tray itlumioted sigs area spel pot sustained luminaire. An emergency lighting Juminaire containing two lamps, one of which is energized from the normal lighting supply and the other from an emergency lighting supply. Such a luminaire is intended to sustain illumination at all material times lighting point. A termination of a fixed wiring system intended for the attachment of a luminaire. illuminance. The luminous flux density at a surface, ice. the luminous flux incident per unit area. Unit: lux. NOTE. Theterm ‘illumination is now used only to desribe the general process of lighting uniformity ratio. The ratio ofthe minimum illuminance to the maximum illuminance applied tovvalues on the working plane. NOTE. Throughout this code the floor is taken to be the working lane BS 5266 : Part 1: 1975 ‘spacing height ratio. The ratio of spacing between the geometric centres of adjacent luminaires to their height above the working plane. NOTE. Throughout this code the loor is taken tobe the working plane. ‘mounting height. The vertical distance between a luminaire and the working plane. NOTE. Throughout this code the floor i taken to be the ‘working plane. 4, Consultation and records 4.1, Consultation. Consultation between the owner andjor occupier ofthe premises, the architect, the lighting engineer, the installation contractor, the enforcing authority, the electricity authority and any others concerned should be arranged at avery carly stage. It isimportant that the requirements of local legislation which may in question be fully recognized and discussed at this time, 4.2. Supply of plans. Plans showing the layout of the building and of al existing or proposed escape routes, fire alarm call points and fie fighting equipment and indicating the positions of all items, structural or otherwise, which may offer obstruction, to-escape, should be provided at an early stage for use during the consultations referred to in 4.1. 43 Records. On completion of the work, drawings of the emergency lighting installation should be provided and retained on the premises. Such

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