Emergency lighting is an essential component of any building’s safety system. The UK’s legal requirements for emergency lighting are outlined in the Fire Safety Order 2005 and the British Standard BS 5266-1.
According to these regulations, emergency lighting systems must be installed in all premises where people are expected to gather or occupy, such as public buildings, workplaces, and communal residential areas. The purpose of emergency lighting is to provide enough illumination to enable people to safely evacuate the building in the event of a power outage or other emergency.