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BS 5266 : Part 4 : 1999
British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
CPL/34/9, Emergency lighting, upon which the following bodies were represented:
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Contents
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Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Design of the lighting installation 2
5 Operational assessment 4
6 Technical specification 5
7 Scope of works document 5
8 Selection of components 5
9 Installation 11
10 Records 13
11 Certificates and log book 14
12 Servicing 14
Annexes
A (normative) Optical budget 16
B (informative) Optical budget worked examples 17
C (informative) Guidance on areas of low fire risk 19
D (informative) Routing of lightguides 19
E (informative) Safety recommendations for handling of optical fibre
lightguides 21
Figures
1 Typical lightguide output 3
A.1 Terms used in an optical budget 16
B.1 Example of an optical fibre system for use in the worked example 17
D.1 Low fire risk route in a corridor 20
D.2 High fire risk route 20
List of references Inside back cover
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4.6 Illuminance, uniformity, glare and colour This conical output produces a circular distribution
on the working plane and the outputs from adjacent
4.6.1 Illuminance
lightguides should be arranged to ensure that the
The illuminance achieved at the point of utilization required uniformity of illuminance is achieved.
should be calculated: NOTE. The use of a focusing arrangement or decorative/protective
a) for a partially designed system: by use of cover at the end of a lightguide can alter the distribution pattern.
space/height data or other information provided by 4.6.3 Glare
the manufacturer of the partially designed system;
The angles at which light is emitted from the end of
b) for a custom designed system: by considering an optical fibre lightguide installed pointing vertically
the output from a lightguide as a plane point downwards are below those at which glare normally
source and, in conjunction with the distribution occurs. However, care should be taken when
pattern (polar curve), illustrated in figure 1, lightguides are installed in any other orientation
supplemented by data provided by the lightguide or where reflective surfaces are present (see 5.5
manufacturer, carrying out normal point-by-point of BS 5266 : Part 1 : 1988).
calculations for illuminance.
NOTE. The use of a focusing arrangement or 4.6.4 Colour
decorative/protective cover at the end of a lightguide can alter The illuminance should be provided by lamps having
the distribution pattern.
an appropriate colour rendering index (Ra). A
Each application should be assessed individually to minimum colour rendering index is specified in 9.4.1
determine the most appropriate system. of BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999.
The luminous intensity of a lightguide can be The materials used to form the active core of optical
calculated using the optical budget detailed in fibre lightguides generally attenuate the constituent
annex A. Worked examples of the calculations are wavelengths of transmitted light differently, for
given in annex B. example, white light input tends to shift towards
4.6.2 Uniformity of illuminance green at the output. Whilst this colour shift is
unlikely to be detrimental to the effectiveness of
Light is emitted from the end of a lightguide, which emergency lighting it could have the psychological
is perpendicular to its axis, as a cone having a effect of giving an eerie ambience if it became too
clearly defined and constant angle about the pronounced. Colour difference between adjacent
lightguide axis. This is known as the acceptance output ends could also be visually unacceptable.
angle, u, and is illustrated in figure 1. The size of the
acceptance angle is dependent upon the fibre
dimensions and construction.
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It is this colour shifting effect which usually gives e) Topology. The location of all hazards and
the practical limit for the length of a particular size signage positions, etc. on escape routes should be
of lightguide. Each application should be assessed to established.
determine the amount of colour shift that is f) Building construction. Details of escape route
acceptable. widths, mounting heights, mounting surface
NOTE 1. The colour appearance of the emission end of a construction and materials, fire compartmentation,
lightguide may need to be carefully considered in a maintained etc. should be established.
system.
NOTE 2. Where an optical fibre emergency lighting system is also g) Routing. Routes for lightguides, either existing
used to provide all or part of the normal lighting, colour rendition or proposed, should be established.
on the working plane may be affected by the lightguide colour h) Optical budget. The required illuminance,
shift.
system losses, etc. should be established
4.7 Spacing and mounting height of lightguide (see annexes A and B).
emission ends i) Physical hazards. Potential points of damage
The provision of highly reliable illumination on for lightguides, either during installation or
escape routes is essential. Whilst optical fibre subsequently, should be identified.
lightguides can be sized to give a high power light j) Fire risk. Areas of low fire risk for the location
output it is better to use a larger number of lower of equipment and routing of lightguides should be
power output lightguides to ensure that the established (see 8.4.2). Any areas where additional
illumination is evenly distributed. precautions against fire damage to component
The mounting height of emission ends is not critical parts of the system is required should be
and is usually governed by the physical identified.
characteristics of the application, the illumination NOTE 1. There should be liaison between the system designer,
required and its plane of utilization, and any other the enforcing authority and the building occupier when
use that is being made of the optical fibre system, establishing locations, routes and the need for additional fire
precautions.
for example, way guidance. The best compromise
should be chosen to suit the application. k) Environment. Potential environmental hazards
to the light source, lightguides, or lightguide ends
The descriptions and explanations given in this
should be established and an assessment made of
standard assume traditional overhead lighting.
the protection required. Reference should be made
However, optical fibre technology makes the system
to 522 of BS 7671 : 1992.
applicable to any orientation provided the same
essential illumination criteria are satisfied. NOTE 2. Where installation in an explosive atmosphere is
proposed it may be necessary for all or some of the system
Emission ends from different light sources should be components to conform to the relevant Part of BS 5501. In such
interspersed such that failure of a light source or cases, reference should be made to the relevant Part of
loss of its lightguide harness would not materially BS 5345 and the manufacturer(s) of the components should be
consulted.
affect the ability of the system to meet the objectives
of the emergency lighting system design. l) Maintenance. The access available to the
building structure, and any finishes needed, for
future maintenance of component parts of the
5 Operational assessment system should be established.
In conjunction with BS 5266 : Part 1 the following m) Working life. The required working life of the
aspects should be considered when designing an system should be established to avoid
emergency lighting installation using an optical fibre over-specification. For example, some buildings
system. are constructed with a definite useful life after
a) Purpose of the system. The purpose of the which they are demolished or refurbished.
system, for example whether it is to be defined n) Vibration. Levels of vibration to which
escape route lighting, or undefined (open area) component parts will be subject in operation
escape route lighting, should be established. should be established so that adequate precautions
b) Type of system. Whether a maintained or a against detriment can be taken. This is especially
non-maintained system is needed should be important when establishing the required
decided. performance of lightguides under fire conditions
c) Type of emergency power supply. Whether a (see also item i)).
central source or self-contained battery is to be o) Health and safety. Particular hazards inherent
used should be decided. in the construction of the premises or in the
d) Lamp arrangement. Whether a single lamp, installation and subsequent maintenance of the
dual lamp or lead and standby lamp arrangement equipment should be identified.
is to be used (see 8.3.1) should be decided.
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8.2.4 Multiple central batteries Care should be exercised when locating light sources
This arrangement has the benefits of a central as the number of lightguides they can serve, and
battery system together with the ability to provide hence emergency lighting points, can be quite large.
coarse sub-division of the system. It may be useful in The potential for loss of emergency lighting with the
premises which can be divided, for example, on a loss of a light source is considerably greater than
floor by floor basis. that on the loss of a single lamp in an electrical
system.
The central batteries should be arranged to serve all
light sources comprising the part of the installation 8.3.2 Lamp and light source selection
they serve via a distribution system in accordance Planning a programme of lamp maintenance and
with 9.2.1. replacement may suggest the use one type of lamp in
Failure of one of a number of central battery units preference to another. Whether the system is
would cause a smaller loss of emergency lighting in maintained or non-maintained also has a bearing on
comparison to failure of a single central battery the type of lamp selected.
system, although the loss would be greater than that In a maintained system, planned maintenance of the
on failure of a battery in a self-contained battery light source and programmed lamp replacement
light source system. ensures that the emergency lighting system is kept at
8.3 Light source optimum performance. In a non-maintained system,
the random nature of lamp failure, particularly where
8.3.1 General single lamp light sources are used, may result in
The light source is the only active element in an increased maintenance requirements over other
optical fibre emergency lighting system, all other systems.
parts being passive. As part of the light source selection procedure the
Light sources may be located within the fire designer should consider maintenance of the system.
compartment they serve or at some other location; The skill levels required to carry out the necessary
for example, they may be located at a point central maintenance, including lamp replacement, should be
to several fire compartments. When a light source is evaluated against those which the user has available
not located in the fire compartment which it serves where these are known. Adequate skilled personnel
it may be necessary to take additional measures to in-house may lead to a completely different lamp or
protect against loss in the event of fire. light source selection to that in a situation where all
The location should be readily accessible for skills are obtained from an external supplier. The
maintenance and well ventilated to ensure that waste facilities available for reactive lamp replacement or
heat is removed to prevent detriment to equipment light source repair should be carefully considered.
life. Light sources should be located in areas of low Physical constraints of the application may influence
fire risk (see annex C which also gives guidance on the choice of light source. For example, the
ventilation.) availability of fire compartments or areas of low fire
Each fire compartment should be served by more risk to locate equipment may suggest the use of a
than one light source. The light sources should be light source with one particular lamp arrangement in
served by different electrical circuits to ensure that preference to another.
at least one will remain operational in the event of 8.3.3 Single lamp arrangement
circuit failure.
This is a simple arrangement comprising only
Three possible forms of lamp arrangement in a light one lamp and its control gear (see 9.4.2.2
source are specified in BS 5266 : Part 5 as follows: of BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999). Consequently the number
a) single lamp (see 8.3.3); of light sources required for a given application may
b) dual lamp (see 8.3.4); be higher than with other lamp arrangements to
ensure system integrity in the event of lamp failure.
c) lead and standby lamp (see 8.3.5).
Loss of the lamp would result in the loss of all
Each lamp arrangement has its own advantages and emergency lighting provided by the lightguides
disadvantages which should be carefully considered served by the light source concerned.
by the designer when carrying out the operational
assessment outlined in clause 5. This lamp arrangement is likely to produce a light
source with the smallest physical dimensions.
The light source is the element that will have the
highest maintenance requirement. For all lamp 8.3.4 Dual lamp arrangement
arrangements, the type of lamp used is vitally In this arrangement the output from two lamps is
important in the provision of a reliable and effective optically combined (see 9.4.2.3 of BS 5266 :
emergency lighting system and will determine the Part 5 : 1999). As both lamps are unlikely to fail
level of maintenance required. simultaneously system reliability is better than with a
single lamp arrangement and consequently fewer
light sources will be required for a given application.
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In practice a partially designed system usually uses fibres begins to soften around 400 8C and ceases to
lightguides which all have the same acceptance be an effective conductor of light around 450 8C. The
angle. Custom designed systems can have lightguides temperatures relevant to the lightguide to be used
with acceptance angles appropriate to the should be checked in every case.
application, i.e. more than one acceptance angle can It is essential to ensure therefore that lightguides are
be used in an installation to achieve the required kept below the temperature at which the fibre
lighting effect. material softens for the operating duration of the
Where the required lighting effect cannot be system determined in accordance with 4.4.
achieved by lightguide acceptance angle alone, or This may be achieved by the use of category 2
where it is desirable to use a single acceptance angle lightguides conforming to BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999, or
throughout an installation, beam modifiers should be by use of category 1 lightguides conforming
considered. These may take the form of a focusing to BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999 together with the
or dispersive system of lenses or mirrors. A cover for application of external protection. The most
decorative or protective purposes may also be appropriate approach should be evaluated for each
provided or incorporated with the beam modifier. application.
Where the use of beam modifiers is considered
appropriate, devices having fixed optical 8.4.3 Moisture resistance
characteristics are recommended wherever possible Water has the potential for causing long term
to ensure that the designed performance cannot be detriment to optical fibres. Where water is likely to
altered subsequent to commissioning of the have a significant presence during the working life of
emergency lighting system. If adjustable beam an installation, lightguides which have a moisture
modifiers are used then these should have a means barrier incorporated in their construction should be
of locking the adjustment setting after used.
commissioning. Where the mounting surface is NOTE. In areas where standing or running water is expected to
subject to vibration it may be necessary to use occur additional protection against water ingress should be
provided when the lightguide is installed (see 9.4.1.1b).
additional measures to prevent alteration of the
adjustment setting. 8.5 Emission end mounting arrangement
8.4.2 Fire performance 8.5.1 Purpose
In an electrical emergency lighting system it is The emission end mounting arrangement is similar in
essential for cables to have inherent resistance function to a luminaire body and its purpose is to:
against damage by fire to prevent short-circuit and a) securely anchor the lightguide end to the
loss of all luminaires attached to the particular mounting surface;
circuit. Inherent fire resistance is not always
necessary with optical fibre systems as destruction b) ensure that light is consistently distributed
of a single lightguide cannot affect the operation of according to the original design;
any other lightguide attached to the light source. c) provide the lightguide end with protection
Where a light source and all of the lightguides that it against physical hazards;
serves are located within the same fire compartment d) protect the lightguide end against
then inherent resistance is not necessary. The light environmental contamination;
source and lightguides should however be located e) offer an aesthetically acceptable means of
and routed in areas of lowest fire risk within the achieving the above functions.
compartment. The mounting arrangement for a particular function
NOTE. The use of equipment having inherent resistance to should be chosen to ensure that these objectives are
damage by fire is not precluded for this application.
satisfied.
Where a light source is used to serve more than one
fire compartment, or where light sources are located 8.5.2 Mounting surfaces
in a central position and lightguides pass through An installation may need to comprise many different
more than one fire compartment en route to the one forms of mounting arrangement to suit various
they serve, then fire resistance may be necessary mounting surfaces. The mounting arrangement may
where lightguide routes having low fire risk are not be designed for installation below the mounting
available. Such fire resistance may be inherent to the surface, i.e. surface or pendant installation, or for
lightguide or equivalent protection may be applied installation flush with the mounting surface.
externally. The routing of lightguides is discussed NOTE. It may be necessary for the mounting arrangement to
more fully in annex D. achieve a fire resistance rating to satisfy the enforcing authority,
for example, when the mounting surface forms part of a fire
The fire resistance required for lightguides is against barrier.
melting of the fibres due to the heat generated in a
fire. The glass material typically used for optical
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The internal audible fault indicator may be provided An individual remote fault indicator may be provided
with facilities which allow it to be muted by for each light source, or a number of fault indicators
competent persons such as maintenance staff may be grouped together, for example, a group for
after investigating the fault (see 9.7.3 of BS 5266 : each floor of a building. Alternatively they may all be
Part 5 : 1999). Where these staff are not readily concentrated at a permanently manned position, for
available, a noise nuisance could be created, for example, a reception desk, warden's office, or
example in health care establishments or old security office. Where permanently manned positions
people's homes. There can be instances where are not available then the remote fault indicators
danger would arise if the audible indicator activated should be placed on frequently used routes, for
unexpectedly, for example in operating theatres or example, corridors, stairs, or entrance lobbies.
laboratories. Remote fault indicators may be grouped together on
Care should therefore be exercised when locating a common facia in which case it is acceptable for a
light sources to avoid these potential problems. common audible indicator with local muting to be
However, when they cannot be overcome by suitable used. Each new fault condition should over-ride any
siting of the light source then the use of remote fault muting and re-activate the audible indicator. A
indicators should be considered. If remote fault separate visual indicator should be provided for each
indicators are used, a full duplicate set of indicators light source and should show clearly and
should be provided. In this case, the internal audible unambiguously which light source has triggered the
fault indicator may be set to any one of the following alarm.
states. NOTE 1. The remote audible and visual fault indicators should
have the same sound, light output and pulse rate as the light
a) Permanently operational. The fault indicator is source internal fault indicators.
left permanently connected in the circuit. This NOTE 2. Where the test switch recommended in 8.3.3
option should be used in, for example, a noisy of BS 5266 : Part 1 : 1988 is provided for self-contained light
environment. sources it is acceptable for the remote fault indicators to be
located on a common facia provided electrical segregation is
b) Permanently disconnected. This option should provided where different voltages are present.
only be chosen where the remote fault indicators
8.7 Automatic control system connection
are located at a permanently staffed position such
as a control room, security desk, or warden's Where an optical fibre emergency lighting system is
office. to be used in an installation having central control
by, for example, a building management system
c) Temporarily muted. This option should be (BMS), then it is acceptable for the light source to
chosen for locations such as offices, museums, be controlled by that system to:
shops or other noise sensitive areas to temporarily
silence the alarm whilst maintenance personnel a) operate a switching device in the lamp circuit in
are summoned to investigate the fault. accordance with 8.8;
b) monitor the fault indicators. In this case the
The muting facility is self-cancelling by loss of the
internal audible fault indicator may be temporarily
mains supply and by a timer integral to the light
disabled as described in 8.6d.
source (see 9.7.3b of BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999). The
period between cancellations can be set at any The control system connection is permanently
time interval between 1 h and 4 h to suit the monitored for integrity by the light source and in the
application. The most appropriate time interval event of loss the lamp circuit and audible fault
should be chosen taking into account the need on indicator are returned to the permanently
the one hand to minimize disturbance, and on the operational condition.
other hand to provide a regular reminder that a 8.8 Lamp circuit switch
fault condition exists. Staff breaks, shift changes, The light source may be specified with a lamp circuit
etc. should be evaluated to determine the most switching device to prevent operation, for example
appropriate time to provide the reminder. when the building is unoccupied, which could leave
This option may have application, for example, in the battery unable to provide power for the rated
rented or other similar premises where the user operating duration when the premises are occupied
has no obligation for maintenance and could mute (see 9.8. of BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999).
the audible indicator and ignore the fault. The switching device contained within the light
d) Temporarily disabled. This option should only source may be operated by a manually operated
be chosen where the alarm conditions are switch, for example, at a final exit position, or by an
monitored by a central system, for example, a automatic signal, for example, by a building
building management system or a central station. management system (BMS). In this case great care
In this case the internal audible indicator can be should be taken to ensure that the BMS cannot
disabled by a device that permanently monitors disable the emergency lighting whilst the premises
the control system or communications link for are occupied.
integrity. Loss of the control system or link returns Alternatively, where a central battery is used the
the indicator to the permanently operational output may be isolated to remove the supply to all
condition. (See 9.7.3c of BS 5266 : Part 5 : 1999.) the light sources that it serves.
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They should not be walked on during installation 9.4.1.2 Lightguides should be installed generally
or be drawn tight over sharp edges which could as Category 3 circuits in accordance
cut through the covering and fibres so reducing with BS 7671 : 1992. The guidance given in clause 8
light output and/or admitting moisture which could of BS 5266 : Part 1 : 1988 should also be followed.
cause long term deterioration. Lightguides may be installed:
All conduits, trunking, ducting, channels, traywork a) in an exclusive conduit, trunking, ducting or
or ladders should be fully erected before channel system or on an exclusive tray or ladder;
lightguides are installed. Additionally conduits, b) in an exclusive compartment within a
trunking, ducting, and channels should be proven multi-compartment trunking, ducting or channel
free of burrs, standing water and debris or other system;
obstruction. Traywork and ladders should be
proven free of sharp edges. c) in accordance with recommendations given
in 9.4.4 for mixed installation with electric cables
b) Water damage. Optical fibres are vulnerable to in common ducts or channels or on common
long term detriment by water (see 8.4.3). It should traywork or ladders.
be considered good practice in areas where
standing or running water is expected to occur to 9.4.2 Route identification
provide means to protect against ingress of water Trunking systems, including compartments in
into lightguides, such as spacing off the mounting multi-compartment systems, ducts and channels
surface or provision of drain points. reserved for optical fibre emergency lighting
c) Light output. A reduction in light output can lightguides should be marked to indicate this
occur due to bending losses in fibres if lightguides reservation. Lightguides installed in or on a reserved
are bent too tightly. Care should be taken to part of a common traywork or ladder system with
ensure that the internal bending radius is not less electric cables should be similarly marked to aid
than eight times the outside diameter of the identification and prevent subsequent reduction of
lightguide. separation distances.
d) Earthing. Lightguides are electrically 9.4.3 Route fire integrity
non-conducting and, unless metallic armouring is In all cases, temporary or permanent, where
incorporated in the construction or external lightguides pass through a fire resisting enclosure
metallic mechanical protection is provided, there any opening around the lightguides should be sealed
are no requirements for earthing. Where earthing to prevent the passage of heat, smoke and flame and
is required it should be carried out in accordance maintain the full integrity of the enclosure.
with BS 7671.
NOTE. The Building Regulations [2] require that where there is
e) Calculations. Electrical circuit calculations any piercing of a fire barrier it has to be made good such that the
should be replaced by those for the optical budget fire integrity of the barrier is maintained.
given in annex A. 9.4.4 Separation
f) Electromagnetic interference. Lightguides Where lightguides share a common traywork, ladder,
neither generate nor suffer from electromagnetic trunking, ducting or channel with, or are clipped or
interference. Their location and orientation in otherwise supported in close proximity to electric
relation to power circuits is therefore not critical cables then a separation distance of at least 300 mm
except as recommended in 9.4.4. should be ensured at all points to ensure ready
g) Thermal movement. Contraction and expansion identification and assist with protection against
of structural parts could cause stretching of subsequent damage when work is carried out on the
lightguides and breakage of fibres. The electric cables. Where the potential for future
manufacturer's installation recommendations damage can be foreseen, for example, at cross-overs,
should be followed to prevent fibre damage. The then additional mechanical protection should be
effect of contraction and expansion on bending provided. Further guidance on lightguide routing is
radius should not be overlooked. given in annex D.
h) Heat. lightguides do not emit significant heat. 9.4.5 Support
Such heat that is emitted does not de-rate
lightguides and a space factor is not required in It is important to ensure that the method of
conduit, trunking, ducting, or channel for this installation chosen for lightguides provides adequate
effect but adequate space should be allowed for support to prevent sagging, especially under fire
easy withdrawal of lightguides for maintenance or conditions, to avoid reduction or complete loss of
alteration and for future additional lightguides to light at the point of utilization due to bending losses
be installed. along the route. For this reason the use of cable
hangers and cable ladders should be carefully
NOTE. Recommendations for the safe handling of optical fibre
lightguides are given in annex E. considered as appreciable sagging can occur in the
free space between supports. Additional support may
be necessary.
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Figure B.1 Example of an optical fibre system for use in the worked example
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PLOSS = PF + PAC Note that use of the inverse square law is valid as the
= 1.2 + 2.0 + 3.0 source is small in comparison to d and total darkness
= 6.2 dB (which equates to a 76 % loss is assumed, i.e. no reflections, in accordance
of light) with BS 5266 : Part 1. Therefore, using equation A.1:
PLOSS = 6.2 dB The coupling efficiency PC, for the light source using a
6.2 Size 1 lightguide gives a value of PIN of 4.6 cd
= antilog (see B.2). This is inadequate for the task and the size
10
of lightguide therefore needs to be increased
= 0.24 (efficiency value). proportionately.
Similarly: 26.455
Size = = 5.75
PSM = 2 dB 4.6
2 The nearest standard lightguide is, therefore, Size 7.
= antilog
10
= 0.63 (efficiency value)
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Normative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London
Informative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London
Other publications
[1] CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS. Technical Memorandum
TM 12 Emergency Lighting, 19861).
[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Building Regulations 1991, London, The Stationery Office.
[3] GREAT BRITAIN The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994, London,
The Stationery Office.
[4] HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE. COSHH Regulations Guidance Notes HS(G)97, London,
The Stationery Office.
1) Available from: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Delta House, 222 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BS.
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