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Rodzaje oświetlenia awaryjnego i cele jego stosowania
Types and purposes of emergency lighting

Author(s): Andrzej Pawlak
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: emergency lighting: emergency escape lighting: escape route lighting: open area lighting: high risk task area lighting: safety signs: PN-EN 1838: 2013E standard

Summary/Abstract: This article outlines the requirements for using emergency lighting systems in accordance with current legislation, including the provisions of standard EN 1838 revised on November 25, 2013. It explains unclear provisions regarding emergency lighting, and discusses discrepancies between the requirements in various legal documents. This article classifies emergency lighting and presents objectives, requirements and sample use of individual types of emergency escape lighting: escape route lighting, open area (anti-panic) lighting and high risk task area lighting. It also discusses general rules for placing emergency escape lighting fittings.

  • Issue Year: 552/2017
  • Issue No: 09
  • Page Range: 24-28
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish
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