emergency lighting???

[The Ghost]

I am installing new circuits in a warehouse/unit. Starting from scratch nothing in there to speak of. 10m x 10m square and 4m going on 5m high at front end. There is supply and DB supplying lights (flours) Within that empty space an office is going be put in at circa 3.5m x/4m Square. I was wondering (not considering doing) about emergency lighting in such a Unit?
Any ideas on what I should advise the client with regard to Standby/emergency lighting? Apart from get a such and such qualified person to advise. Something a bit more practical?

 

[westward10]

That is a very small warehouse.

 

[LeeH]

I would have thought a light above exit and a twin spot for the main area would suffice.

I'm no expert but did hastily read a few books when designing the lighting on my design and verification project.

Also consider stair wells.

 

[westward10]

There is so much to consider, lighting levels, escape routes, location of fire fighting equipment, location of manual call points (if applicable), wc capacity, nature of the premises. Don't forget "box exit" or "edge signs" are not there to provide illumination as such they are illuminated signage. BS5266 is a good Standard and gives excellent guidance.

 

[bigspark17]

That is a very small warehouse.

Yes that is not a huge warehouse, why are you not installing the emergency lights yourself.?

 

[The Ghost]

That is a very small warehous

Yeh should be a Unit more correctly.

 

[The Ghost]

Dont have right qualies, too scared in case something goes wrong. Although I maintain emergency lighting in commercial buildings, but they are checked over by BAFE firm on contract so if I did do anything wrong it would get picked up sharpish. Mostly like for like not design though.

 

[westward10]

Ah I thought the size was an error. Two twin spots in "warehouse", illuminated exit signs at all final exits, outside the final exits, one in the office although it would not be a requirement unless a fire extinguisher is located there but I would put one in anyway, toilet will probably below capacity to need one but I would still locate one there. I say two twin spots because the warehouse would be deemed an escape route and a single fitting is not adequate.

 

[The Ghost]

@westward10 thanks that sound like something I could suggest to client as a rough requirement and I do have the Guide to emergency lighting as well. Maybe...just maybe I might do it. There is building control involved in the office construction so may be able to sneak a spec from LBC. with above suggestions and see what is said.

 

[westward10]

Tis only a small site I would give it a go, break the bank and invest in BS5266-1 it is a must really. You wouldn't undertake a rewire if you didn't have sufficient knowledge by using the On Site Guide.

 

[The Ghost]

Yeh maybe, I think it will have to wait til I get some more shekels in the bank though.

 

[davesparks]

Most manufacturers will help out with the design on the condition that you use their products, have a word with your wholesaler about it.