Emergency measures: the introduction of various European directives is providing the industry with work in the emergency lighting field but only if you are up to date with the regulations

Article Abstract:

The emergency lighting market has increased by 50% during the past five years, following the introduction of may EU Directives. Escape lighting must be installed in every workplace and it must be properly maintained. The directives include the Workplace Directive, partly implemented by the Work Place (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, in the UK. The Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC ensures that all new buildings will be safe. There are several standards applying in the UK, including the ICEL registration scheme, which calls for products to be certified to harmonised European standards.

Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment, Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing, Emergency Lighting Systems

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Glowing going gone

Article Abstract:

The UK Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) is planning on introducing a labeling system to inform buyers of the quality of a lighting product and the best use to put the product to. The move is aimed at reducing the number of poor quality emergency lighting products being installed by electrical companies seeking to reduce overall costs. The ICEL is concerned about the lowering of standards which may be putting people's lives at risk. Products will only be given an ICEL label if it has passed stringent tests and meets European Union legislation standards.

Industry Overview

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Why the figures don't add up

Article Abstract:

Contractors, installation designers and those writing specifications need to look at the full technical specification of emergency lights to ensure that they meet British Standard 764, as it cannot be assumed that an 8 watt luminaire has an output of 8 watts. There are a number of cheap luminaires on the market which may be substandard. It is advisable to use products with an ICEL certificate, or to check that products which are not certificated satisfy legislation.

United Kingdom

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