The different types of emergency lighting
Emergency lighting is becoming increasingly important in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. Particularly in apartment buildings, public buildings, shopping centers, theaters or museums, safety lighting must be used to protect visitors. Emergency luminaires are the central point here.
Replacement lighting for hospitals
Emergency lighting can also refer to replacement lighting in the event of a power failure, for example in hospitals (operating theaters), where light is essential at all times of the day and night. This is a special case. The lighting level is usually below the brightness level of normal lighting, but ensures that work and processes can be completed safely even in the event of a power failure.
This type of backup lighting must be guaranteed for at least three hours (independent of the power grid). The nominal operating time for escape routes is one hour. The emergency luminaires can be operated via battery or an additional emergency power generator. The duty cycle must be less than one second. Therefore, buy emergency lighting from a professional.
Safety lighting for escape routes
In our luminaire store, we offer you emergency luminaires for escape routes, emergency exits and emergency exits. This type of anti-panic lighting is typically marked and guides visitors immediately to the emergency exits.
These emergency lamps are also important for companies and businesses with many employees. In the event of fire, chemical accidents or other dangerous incidents, everyone must know immediately where to find the escape door to the outside.
Path orientation with emergency luminaires
In the event of accidents or damage of any kind, orientation aids are essential for those affected. With emergency luminaires positioned above or next to the exits, people can reach the exits quickly and safely and pass through the escape routes.
These luminaires are marked with people and arrows pointing in the desired direction.
Reliable manufacturers for emergency lighting
Our brand luminaire manufacturer SLV has numerous anti-panic luminaires in its range. Other manufacturers such as ISOLED offer reliable linear luminaires that ensure bright illumination in halls, corridors, basements or escape routes.
These line lights support regular work operations and are particularly well protected against dust or smoke, as they are highly visible.
According to DIN EN 1838, the minimum intensity of emergency lighting is at least 1 lux across the width of the escape route. The uniformity of the illuminance may only deviate by 40:1 to ensure that people with visual impairments can also find their way to the escape route.
The contrast effect is usually greatly reduced in the presence of smoke, so basic safety lighting with a specified brightness must be provided.
Guidelines for the correct installation of emergency luminaires
DIN EN 1838 serves as the basis for professional emergency lighting. We have compiled the following tips to ensure that the installation of emergency lighting works perfectly and is carried out correctly:
- Mount the emergency luminaires at least 2 m above the floor.
- Escape routes should be illuminated over a width of at least 2 meters.
- Install emergency luminaires above or next to all emergency exits or escape route doors.
- The distance from the emergency luminaire to the floor must not exceed 2 m near stairs or where the level of the walkway changes.
- Clearly mark changes of direction such as crossings, corridors, hallways, elevators and escape routes.
- Use emergency lamps at first aid stations, defibrillators and fire extinguishers.
- At the exit, emergency lights must be installed no more than 2 meters apart.
- Emergency outdoor luminaires and outdoor safety luminaires must also help with orientation in outdoor areas.
Buy emergency lighting at a low price
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As part of our lighting planning for stores, stores, hotels, bars, restaurants or other buildings, we naturally also include emergency room lighting.
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