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Must be an emergency light that complies with BS 5266-1
I don’t get out much now, but never seen one of these. I am doubtful that it will meet the relavent standards. Do you have a link to the product?
does this “sticker” light up in the event of a power failure?
Will it remain illuminated for 2 hours?
How does it “recharge” itself?
Ps. As this is an exit door, does this open on to an illuminated exit area, or will you also need an emergency light outside?
does this “sticker” light up in the event of a power failure?
Will it remain illuminated for 2 hours?
How does it “recharge” itself?
Ps. As this is an exit door, does this open on to an illuminated exit area, or will you also need an emergency light outside?
What does the Fire Risk Assessment state?
I wouldn't be quite ready to say that without seeing the fire risk assessment for the building.
Emergency lighting is usually designed based on a fire risk assessment.
So it isn't a simple question.
D
davesparks
The basic requirement is a generally a fire exit sign above the door and an emergency light within 2m horizontally of the door (subject to illuminance levels being correct)
The sign may be of the self illuminated type or may be illuminated externally by an emergency light fitting.
Photoluminescent (glow in the dark) signs may be used but they do not count as self illuminated and must have a source of light suitable to keep them 'charged' so that they operate in an emergency.
As above the fire risk assessment may add additional requirements above the basics.
Its basically like those glow in the dark stickers you get for kids.
Sorry no. There is no lighting or signage directing you to that door. Basically we want to use the door as a means of going outside for fresh air but they say we can't as it's a fire exit door. I say it isn't because their is no signage and emergency light above or near the door.
Well the plot thickens. Lol. It has a break glass lock on it. But also has a padlock on it which you can use to open it without breaking the glass. (But one of the managers has hide the key) It is also the only disabled access to the first floor.
Well the plot thickens. Lol. It has a break glass lock on it. But also has a padlock on it which you can use to open it without breaking the glass. (But one of the managers has hide the key) It is also the only disabled access to the first floor.
You mean something like this:
Says "Unit can be secured with Padlocks to prevent ceramic tube being removed by unauthorised personnel, while remaining fully operational".
Fire exit doors are supposed to be opened regularly, to check they aren't swollen and stuck and that there isn't anything the other side blocking it.
Does this door open into an area outside where you can get away from the building, if on fire, like car park or other yard, which if secured also has a fire exit in the wall / fence?
Does this door open into an area outside where you can get away from the building, if on fire, like car park or other yard, which if secured also has a fire exit in the wall / fence?
As an electrical building services designer, I can confirm davesparks is correct.
The other thing you need to consider is BS5266 calls for an increased emergency lighting level at locations such as containing firefighting equipment, fire alarm panels, break glasses & push bars on escape doors.
The other thing you need to consider is BS5266 calls for an increased emergency lighting level at locations such as containing firefighting equipment, fire alarm panels, break glasses & push bars on escape doors.
The door is also the only disabled access door. Can a disabled access door be a fire exit door which can only be opened by using the break class cause we haven't access to the padlock key?
You’re now looking at disabled access which is a different set of standards and regulations.
Take it away from “is it a fire door or not” to “ you’ve locked a disabled access door”
To my mind, it should be open and as accessible as the main door everyone else uses…. But due to security reasons, must be locked until required.
The other argument is, you’re wanting this door open for fresh air…. Is there not adequate ventilation in the building? Is it a stuffy, hot atmosphere in there which could be harmful to health?
That’s another way of thinking.
Take it away from “is it a fire door or not” to “ you’ve locked a disabled access door”
To my mind, it should be open and as accessible as the main door everyone else uses…. But due to security reasons, must be locked until required.
The other argument is, you’re wanting this door open for fresh air…. Is there not adequate ventilation in the building? Is it a stuffy, hot atmosphere in there which could be harmful to health?
That’s another way of thinking.
Yip in our mind it's a disabled access as there is no other way for a disabled person to access our level of the building. Our manager doesn't want us using the door to go outside for fresh air etc so he decided to tell us that it's a fire exit door and needs to be locked at all times. I've argued that it doesn't conform to regulations, which through everyone's knowledge on here, I think I've been proven right.
I suppose the next question might be, is there another emergency exit nearby that is marked up as such…. And does it, and any other emergency door have a light above?
There is a number of issues that need clarified.
Is this an emergency exit?
Is this a disabled access?
Why is management being obtrusive? Do they actually think there is a reason why it shouldn’t be opened…. Or are they just being pig-headed?
There is a number of issues that need clarified.
Is this an emergency exit?
Is this a disabled access?
Why is management being obtrusive? Do they actually think there is a reason why it shouldn’t be opened…. Or are they just being pig-headed?
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