emergency lighting

[i=p/u]

hi, I think i have to go test emergency lighting tomorrow, i know its just a matter of turning the key switch and checking if battery kicks in. my question is how do you test the battery's are upto scratch and any other tests do you think is relevent.. aint even looked at emergency lighting before so just want a little of your fine knowledge if you dont mind.

 

[stott]

Most E lights are 3 hr

u should run for 3 hours if it fails in that time frame it is a failure

We dont normally fit new batteries we fit a new ight.

 

[Doomed]

BS 5266-1:2005

Are you not going to check the lumen levels?

 

[i=p/u]

thnks .well theres two things to consider.... will have someone with me , just want to know , so he doesnt cut corners..... any moreee checks

 

[Sintra]

Yes loads of them

Plans available & correct
Log books available and filled in
Adequate illumination under test conditions
Luminaires conform to BS EN 60598-2-22
Wiring systems comply with BS 7671
Segregation of emergency circuits from other circuits
Suitable test facility installed
After test charging indicators operate correctly
Luminaires clean and undamaged and lamps in good condition

There are more but that's all i can think of for now.

 

[i=p/u]

there cant be anymore frank, but that list is great

 

[i=p/u]

i seen on other thread emergency lighting pdf, can anyone direct me...its this monday its happening and is there a certificate i can have look at..

 

[i=p/u]

yes im still on about this emergency lighting, its my first time going to look around it and test it. was wondering if anyone had a company checklist and test form.... be great if you could help in anyway at all. ive read a good bit but as you know its practical that makes it stick.

 

[brspark]

hi, i have a form i've used in the past. Can pm it to you and if it's any use you can take out the bits you want as i did.CheersStevePs: New to this how can i send/attach files to anyone....Thanks

 

[brspark]

Here is the form i have used . Hope it's of use.;Steve

 

[brspark]

Will get there in a minute sorry everyone.