The Essential Guide to Emergency Lighting: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

Understanding Emergency Lighting Systems

Emergency lighting systems are crucial in public and commercial buildings like hospitals, schools, and airports. They activate during power failures, blackouts, or emergencies, ensuring paths of egress are well-lit and safe to navigate. Powered by batteries, generators, or solar panels, these systems are designed to function independently of the main power supply, often operating for at least three hours on their backup power.

Types of Emergency Lighting

The importance of emergency lighting in any emergency preparedness plan cannot be overstated. Two primary types stand out:

  • Internal and External Bulkhead Fittings: Crafted with durable polycarbonate, these fixtures house all necessary components and ensure continued operation during power outages, automatically recharging once power is restored.
  • Illuminated Fire Exit Signs: These are crucial for guiding occupants to safety, clearly marking exit paths even in dark conditions.

LED vs. Halogen in Emergency Lighting

When choosing emergency lighting, the debate often boils down to LED versus Halogen:

LED Lighting:

  • Pros: LED emergency lights are favoured for their low power consumption, longevity, and cost-effectiveness. They are environmentally friendly and less prone to failures, making them a reliable choice for emergency lighting.
  • Cons: While LEDs offer many benefits, they may have limitations in light output and specific beam qualities compared to other types.

Halogen Lighting:

  • Pros: Known for producing intense light across a wide color spectrum, halogen lights are ideal for areas requiring high visibility. They are durable and efficient for their size.
  • Cons: Despite their benefits, halogens are more costly and may not be as energy-efficient as LEDs in the long term.

LED vs. Standard Bulkheads

In the context of emergency lighting, the comparison often extends to LED and standard bulkheads, particularly in marine applications:

  • LED Bulkheads: Offer greater efficiency and lower power consumption, making them a sustainable choice despite a higher initial cost.
  • Standard Bulkheads: While more cost-effective upfront, they may not provide the same efficiency or longevity as LED options.

Why Choose Oxley Systems & Services Ltd?

At Oxley Systems & Services Ltd, we understand the critical role of emergency lighting in ensuring the safety and compliance of your premises. Our expert electricians are adept at determining the optimal placement and quantity of emergency lights needed for your building, ensuring full coverage and compliance with safety regulations.

Emergency lighting is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a crucial investment in safety. Whether you’re updating an existing system or installing a new one, trust Oxley Systems & Services Ltd to provide the expertise and solutions you need. Contact us today to learn more about our emergency lighting options and services.

What we do

We offer a broad range of electric gates, fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV installation, and more to help our clients feel secure at all times. Oxley Electrical & Security LTD provide you with the solutions you need to keep your business safe and secure. We ensure you the highest quality equipment and the professional installation process.

Residential CCTV Systems

CCTV is essential for everyday life to ensure that your premises is secured and monitored at all times. It is not only for monitoring your premises 24/7, but it can also act as a deterrent to potential intruders.

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Business CCTV Systems

Our latest technology CCTV Security System is especially designed to protect your home and property from any intruder threats. The cameras can be positioned indoors and outdoors at suitable positions and produce high quality images and resolution for maximum security.

Intruder Alarm Systems

Our alarms systems have unique features such as controlling the alarm system at any time and any location. The alarm is suitable for all smartphone devices ie. android and ios. We offer two types of these alarms, whether you want our perimeter beam which detects force entry or an internal beam that detects the presence intruders inside our team has got you covered.

Emergency Lighting

The purpose of emergency lighting is to make sure the lighting is delivered automatically, and suitable for a time when your power supply has failed. We work quietly behind the scenes, making sure that your lights are powered in emergency situations.

Gate Automation

We ensure security and proper functioning with the long life of your gate, you can select a comprehensive range of designs and styles to suit your residence. As one of the leading installers of automatic electric gates, you can be assured that we will offer you the best electric gate system services available.

Fire Alarm Systems

Our fire systems offer top quality security within your premises and will reduce damage to your property, documents and occupants. Our 24/7 accredited alarm monitoring service keeps an eye on alarms and the status of systems; and take actions when it is needed.

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