Way out lighting
Language: English Series: Building Services ; 9(8) August 1987, 39-40(2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: The BRE has recently completed an investigation into escape route lighting provided to enable occupants to evacuate a building quickly and safely when the normal power supply fails. They conducted an experimental study under three different uniform illumination conditions including one approximating to the British Standard recommending a minimum of 0.2 lux on the centre line of the floor of the escape route; results showed that for smoke free conditions the criteria of BS 5266 is reasonable for corridors but higher illuminance is needed for staircases.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38050 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 8374-1001 |
The BRE has recently completed an investigation into escape route lighting provided to enable occupants to evacuate a building quickly and safely when the normal power supply fails. They conducted an experimental study under three different uniform illumination conditions including one approximating to the British Standard recommending a minimum of 0.2 lux on the centre line of the floor of the escape route; results showed that for smoke free conditions the criteria of BS 5266 is reasonable for corridors but higher illuminance is needed for staircases.