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  1. vxwestie

    Emergency Lighting (on commando sockets)

    Im carrying out some work and test on an installation in a permanent Marquee used for weddings and other function. The emergnecy lighting (only two bulkheads over the doors with legends) are connected to the supply via a commando type plug and socket arrangement, there is also a another plug...
  2. F

    Emergency lighting in hotel, need help!

    hi everybody, Im used to installing on domestic property and dont usually install emergency lights or fire alarms in hotels so this is slightly new to me. Im working with a diyer who has just taken over an old hotel and he has asked me to do the electrics, im fine with sockets showers, lights...
  3. M

    certification of emergency lighting

    Wonder if anyone can help me just for my personal clarifcation. i am qualified electrican with c&g 2330, 2357, 2391, 2382, 2377 etc picked up a job for emergency lighting, just to install 3 x non maintained self contained spotlight fittings. the wiring configuration is not the problem etc...
    • mwstrange
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    • becsa certification competent cps emergency emergency lighting lighting person scheme
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. R

    emergency lighting

    Anybody got a view on this. Emergency lighting key switch should it kill the power to all the lights so just the emergencies are on in emergency mode. Or should it just put the emergencies on in emergency mode and leave the normal lights on? I have always wired lights so that all lights go out...
    • ROADESPARKY
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. K

    Emergency lighting and smoke alarms in a shared house

    Hi there, Iam new to this so please bare with me. Iam just about to start a full rewire. The property is a 6 bed, three storey house, which the owner is turning into shared living. 6 bedrooms with a communal lounge, bathroom and kitchen. Iam not sure if I need to fit smoke detectors in each...
  6. carl9254

    Emergency Lighting

    Hello, About to price a job in a big factory for installing a full emergency lighting systems. Just checking what the regs are on covering exits/areas etc? Is there a certain lux level i need to meet? Any info helps. Just dont want to undercut myself. Thanks. Carl.
  7. M

    Emergency Lighting Batteries

    Hi i been asked to carry out some maintenance on a emergency lighting system which is in a nightclub and was installed around 2006. I've told the customer that he will need to change all the batteries as they are older then 3 years. Am i correct is saying this? Any help would be great
    • micks17
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    • batteries emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. C

    Commercial Emergency Lighting

    Hi All, Am wondering on the best place to get hold of BS 5266-1:2011 emergency lighting regs & what other literature any of you may recommend also to assist me with commercial emergency lighting design when I have the need like now lol Doing a small salon fit out & am pretty sure I have it all...
  9. P

    Questions on Emergency Lighting Installations

    Hi I am looking for some guidance on emergency lighting installations. This is a bit long winded but I will try and give as full a picture as I can. My wife has recently taken on a large building to open as a preschool for birth to 5 year old children including an after-school club till 7 pm...
    • pc070772
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    • emergency emergency lighting install installation installations lighting questions
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. R

    Maintaining Emergency Lighting Legislation

    Hello Can anyone help me? I have afew Commercial customers in Northern and Republic of Ireland, I urge my customers to generaly do weekly and monthly checks on there life saving systems.. ie.. Emergency lighting, a few of my customers in the north have not maintained there systems by leaving it...
  11. S

    Emergency Lighting

    I have been asked to provide a quote for the supply and installation of emergency lighting in a large shopping center, I dont have a problem with this, but was wondering if anyone could recommend a product, I was thinking of the LED Emergency Bulkhead Weatherproof IP65 Also is there a...
    • Spazz
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Electricians' Talk
  12. B

    Emergency lighting records

    Does anyone have a template for emergency light routine checks That they could send me a link to? Much appreciated
    • brizospark
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting records
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    Emergency lighting testing.

    Can someone let me know the price to charge for an emergency light test? Just been asked to do 4 large offices and need to give a price asap. Many thanks
  14. R

    What do I need for a emergency lighting cert

    Hi been asked to do an emergency lighting cert for a company I do a fair amount of electrical work for , is there any particular course or registration that I need?
    • Rauer
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    • cert emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. H

    Help with periodic inspection on emergency lighting.

    I need help!, Im not the most experienced when it comes to emergency lighting, i have only ever installed pre designed basic systems, On Monday im going to quote on a job doing the periodic emergency lighting inspection on a big-ish public entertainments venue, can anyone give me any pointers...
  16. G

    Emergency Lighting Testing

    Hi all, Been asked to quote for an emergency lighting test, this is something I have been involved in briefly in the past when I was an apprentice many years ago! Now I know a bit of the basics on BS5266, also I know you have to let the lamps run for their full duration in test mode ie 3 hours...
  17. D

    Emergency Lighting system to comply with BS5266

    Hi guys, just a quick question for you. There is a house that needs an emergency lighting system installed to make it compliant with HMO regulations. It has a first floor and an attic conversion. I am unable to find a copy of BS5266 anywhere online so thought I would ask here. What would I...
  18. M

    emergency lighting

    hi guys I have two customers funny enough contacting me regarding non maintained emergency lights that are staying on permantly. both between 18-24 months old, its a dim light, not experienced this before, could this mean the unit is knackered.
    • MES3691
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. 2

    Emergency Lighting Ballast conundrum

    Hi all, Have a faulty em. lighting ballast, whenever I fit a new battery pack to the ballast it puts the light out. Replaced a number of battery packs on like for like fittings and didn't encounter this problem. Went to order a new ballast and now boss is whinging about the cost. Any other...
  20. J

    BS EN 50172, BS5266, Emergency Lighting

    Hi, I'm starting a new job and need to read up on the full standard. Does anyone have a copy that they would kindly e-mail me ? Thanks John [email protected]
    • johnw23a
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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