Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises (Withdrawn)

BS 5266-1:2016

British Standards Institution
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Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Gives recommendations and guidance for the design, installation and wiring of electrical emergency escape lighting systems. Also covers the illumination needed for safe movement and recommendations for lighting in areas with fixed seating.

History

Superseded by BS 5266-1:2025. Supersedes BS 5266-1:2011. First published July 1975. Second edition, February 1988. Third edition, October 1999. Fourth edition, December 2005. Fifth edition, November 2011. Sixth (present) edition, May 2016. Came into effect 31 May 2016.

ISBN

9780580919831

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Lighting
  • Electrical services
  • Emergency lighting

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