7 Emergency Lighting Regulations Resources For The Busy Business Owner

The last thing any business owner wants to do is browse the web for hours on end trying to find and make sense of Emergency Lighting regulations.

You've got important tasks to do and deadlines to meet. Why can't everything you need be in one place?!

The vague and confusing language makes the experience mind numbing. But, what's worse is being directed to 100+ page PDFs and not knowing which parts you actually need to read!

Sadly, if you don't endure the pain and investigate the rules and the worst happens, you could end up with unlimited fines or even a prison sentence.

Fortunately, Blake's have come to the rescue!

We've put some of the most important resources together for you, so you can spend more time focusing on the important stuff, and less time cursing at the computer screen...

Helpful Emergency Lighting resources, to save you time

Here's a list of resources you can use to understand Emergency Lighting regulations:

• Learn the difference between maintained and non-maintained lights, as well as the essential placements around your workplace with this easy to understand Infographic from ICEL
• Understand the difference between Emergency Lights and Luminaires as well as the measurement of lux requirements and some maintenance guidelines in this helpful article from Fire Safe ORG
• Read more on the suggested procedure for routine testing, an example Emergency Lighting spacing chart, a list of all the British and European standards and an explanation for each ICEL scheme in this Emergency Lighting risk assessment guide
• Here's why you should only use ICEL approved products over cheap equipment in a simple, 1 page PDF
• The 5 most common mistakes that could land you in jail in this blog post (like remodeling your office or shop without considering your Emergency Lighting placement)
• Get the facts about Emergency Lighting testing, updated fire safety signage and the minimum height of signage in this PDF by the Electrical Contractors' Association
• Quick Rule of Thumb Emergency Lighting test - a straightforward test that anyone can do to see if you have sufficient Emergency Lighting cover in your commercial premises. Why get an expert in unnecessarily?

Choosing a suitable contractor

Having said all that, even if you read and absorb all of the Emergency Lighting requirements on the web, it doesn't qualify you to install your own DIY system.

And, passing this on to your trusted local electrician is an equally bad move. The average electrician or fireman is unlikely to be BAFE or NSI Gold accredited for the design and installation of fire safety systems.

And that only means one thing - a mistake will be made somewhere down the line. Whether it's:

• The system failing you during a time of need due to improper maintenance
• The signage not positioned correctly in accordance with legislation
• The wrong piece of equipment being used in the wrong place

Ask yourself - is saving a bit of money worth risking the lives of your visitors and staff and potentially going to jail?

Some businesses can last decades with a fire safety system that doesn't meet legislation, but they don't realise they need a better one until the worst happens - and it's too late.

If you're wincing at the thought of a prison sentence, you need to contact an accredited, approved contractor who is familiar with the law and has extensive experience under their belt. Then, you can be certain the job will be done properly... aaaah, peace of mind!

Balancing budget and fire safety

Just like researching Emergency Lighting requirements, having to pay for a brand new Emergency Lighting system and an accredited installer to fit it is a painful thought for a business owner on a budget.

So, we've put together a guide to help you.

Learn about the legal requirements your business's emergency lighting needs to meet and how to get a system at the right price.

Click the image below and download your free guide.