The Basics of Emergency Lighting Design
In New Zealand, emergency lighting is required in commercial and industrial buildings, ensuring adequate signage and illumination for safe egress when the mains power supply has been interrupted.To ensure that building code standards are met, a qualified, registered lighting designer must be engaged in all projects to supply a Producer Statement for emergency lighting design.
Lighting designers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, making the design process smooth and straightforward. They collaborate with clients to create designs that are not only fully compliant, but also delivered on time, within budget, and tailored to meet each client’s unique requirements.
Not only do they have extensive knowledge of the design requirements of different buildings such as commercial, government, education, airports, and hospitals, lighting designers also have a solid understanding of the range of emergency lighting products available and can recommend the best solution for your application – saving time and money for the project.
To understand the project, design the lighting plan, and provide appropriate product recommendations, the designer requires:
- A copy of the floor plan (ideally DWG or PDF format)
- Ceiling heights/elevations
- Fire Engineer’s Report
New Zealand Building Code – F6 Visibility in Escape Routes and F8 Signs – dictates compliance for all emergency fittings and systems, which is demonstrated by a Producer Statement completed by a qualified lighting designer.
Where a PS1 is required, the following is also required:
- Completed design
- Property owner’s name
- Lot and DP number
- Consenting council
- Building Consent Number
Brendon Hawke, Evolt National Specification Manager says “along with your PS1, you can expect to receive a copy of the lighting design with luminaire schedules, calculations, item counts and performance standards, as well as details for common, necessary accessories such as test timers. This can then be submitted to your local council within three months.”
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