LED bulkhead emergency lighting is a favourable solution for many premises due to its reliable and bold design. This IP65 rated LED bulkhead is a 3 hour maintained emergency light fitting. The primary purpose of emergency lighting is to provide adequate lighting for the safe evacuation of a premises in an emergency situation, particularly when the main power supply is lost.
Emergency lighting is required for compliance to UK regulations BS 5266-1:2016 and must be installed in the almost all commercial and public premises. In addition, premises that provides sleeping accommodation such as residential flats, hotels, B&Bs, care homes, hospitals and boarding schools must provide adequate emergency lighting and escape exit signage for a minimum duration of 3 hours as evacuation may take longer than a typical commercial or public premises. To ensure this, emergency lighting must include a battery back-up suitable for running such lighting for this 3 hour duration even when the mains po.