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Topics January 3, 2019

Emergency Lighting: Safe in Case of Emergency

If the power fails and the light goes out at home, it can be very inconvenient, but it does not necessarily create a significant security risk. The situation is markedly different in a shopping center, in a cinema, at the airport or in a production facility – wherever large groups meet, a sudden lighting failure can quickly lead to critical situations. Even more dangerous is when there is a real emergency occurring at the same time, such as a fire or heavy smoke. In such cases, lighting must be used to ensure that all the people inside the building can find the quickest way out.

Legal Requirements

Understandably, there are a large number of standards and directives in Germany that set specific minimum requirements for emergency lighting, including the type of building and how it's used. Important regulations include:

  • DIN EN 1838 – Lighting applications – Emergency lighting
  • DIN EN 50171 – Central safety power supply systems
  • DIN EN 50172 – Emergency escape lighting systems
  • DIN EN 50272 – Safety requirements for batteries and battery systems
  • DIN EN 62034 – Automatic test systems for battery-operated emergency lighting for escape routes
In addition, other standards and legal requirements may be relevant. And these must always be verified for each individual installation.