Is Your Business Emergency Lighting Up To Par?

Lighting, of course, plays a vital role in not only our homes but businesses too. It is often something that is taken for granted, but there are times when there may be a mains shortage, and adequate lighting in any business premise is a must. This is the role that emergency lighting takes on.

What Is Emergency Lighting?

This is the type of lighting that will immediately and automatically come on when there is a mains outage.  The automatic features of this kind of lighting are essential because it saves you from having to stumble around in the dark trying to find an alternative lighting source.

What Type of Establishments Needs Emergency Lighting?

Any place of business should have some form of emergency lighting installed. The type will be governed by its specific purpose and the regulations that pertain to it. 

The Different Applications of Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting is made up of different components and can be required for various purposes. 

For Escaping the Premises Safely During an Emergency:

There are times when the lighting may go out as a result of an emergency where people have to leave the building immediately. This falls into the fire and safety regulations that all businesses must adhere to.

Exiting the Building Safely:

During a power outage, people may need to leave the building. All of the exits must have adequate lighting to allow them to do this safely.

Lighting as Standby:

There may be no need for occupants of a building to have to leave during the loss of electrical power. Standby lighting will allow them to carry out essential functions within the building with enough lighting to be able to move about safely.

The Responsibilities of Business Emergency Lighting

There should be at least one person in the building that is designated as being responsible for ensuring that the proper emergency lighting has been installed according to the regulations and that it is being maintained properly.

Having the Proper Emergency Lighting Installed

As a business owner, you have the responsibility of ensuring that the proper emergency lighting system is installed. To do this, you should only rely on experts that are adequately trained and accredited to perform this service for you. 

There are many different components that have to be considered with the installation of an emergency lighting system, which includes…..

Assessing the risks:

A professional in the field of emergency lighting installation will determine what the risks are for the building regarding lighting requirements for emergency use. This expert will also know what the proper standards and regulations are as it pertains to your business premises.

Emergency Lighting Planning and Design:

The Company you hire to install your emergency lighting system should have the expertise to plan and design the proper emergency lighting system that your business needs.

Installation:

Once these first two steps are completed, then the emergency lighting service providers will install the system and thoroughly test it to confirm it is up to standards and fully operational.

If you have a business that needs emergency lighting installed, or needs upgrading then be sure to contact us here at SJD Electrical. We have a thoroughly trained and experienced staff to meet all of your emergency lighting needs, as well as we provide the checking and maintenance of these types of lighting systems.