Emergency exit light systems are crucial safety components in commercial industrial and in residential buildings too. In countries like UAE the system installation and its compliance are governed by the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice and is carried out by the Civil Defence Authority. During an emergency situations like fires, power outages or even structural hazards these systems ensure safer evacuation of people and save their lives. At AL WAJNAH TECH. CONT. LLC, we provide with best emergency exit light system services so that people’s life is saved in case of an emergency situation. The detailed description of how we can install emergency exit light systems is given below.

The Requirements of the code compliance:

• The emergency exit lights must operate automatically on a power failure.
• Battery backup of minimum 3-hour duration is mandatory.
• All exit routes should be lighted up.
• All the exit routes signs should be clearly visible from at least 30 meters.
• The system installation must be approved by the civil defence inspectors.
• All system units must be regularly maintained and tested monthly.

Procedure for Installation of the system

There are certain things that we need to follow for a better installation of emergency exit light systems. The first thing is

 Site Assessment

• Evaluate the building layout and emergency exit paths.
• Identify key zones like fire escapes or assembly points which needs exit lights.

 The System Design

• The selection of light fittings should compliant with EN 1838 and BS 5266-1 standards.
• The placements of lights must avoid shadow zones and maintain uniform brightness.

Power Supply and Wiring

• Always use fire-rated cables and secure connections.
• Make sure that the battery systems are connected and tested.

Positioning and Mounting

• Exit signs should be greater than or equal to 2 meters above floor level.
• Emergency lights are installed along every 2-meter distance of the exit route.

Integration and Commissioning

• Integrate the system with central fire alarm and BMS if required.
• Perform full testing of the system to ensure functionality under power loss conditions.

Approval from Civil Defence

• Submit layout plans and product specifications for approval.
• Arrange for inspection and certification by local Civil Defence authority.

Once we install this system the maintenance and testing are important. Should conduct monthly functional tests to simulate power failure.

• • Annual full-duration test to verify battery performance.
  • Keep a detailed log and reports for inspections and audits.
  • If there are any faulty units then that must be replaced immediately with approved models.