Fig 2 Escape route sign – conforming to BS EN ISO 7010: 2012 (E001/ E002) with directional arrow
This certificate is not valid unless accompanied by pages 2 and 3 if the serial number has been defaced or altered
EVM1/
Emergency Lighting Site Compliance Certificate For verification of existing installations
Contractor’s Reference Number
CRN/
Original
DETAILS OF THE CLIENT
(To the person ordering the work)
Fig 3 Emergency Lighting Site Compliance Certificate for verification of existing installations
Client/ Address Postcode
DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSTALLATION Address
Postcode
Extent of the installation covered by this certificate
DETAILS OF THE ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION Trading title Address
Postcode
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY In consequence of acceptance of the outcomes declared in this certificate, I/we* hereby declare that the emergency lighting system installation, or part thereof, described in this certificate conforms, to the best of my/our* knowledge and belief, to the appropriate recommendations and requirements given in BS 5266-1: 2016, Emergency lighting – Part 1: Code of practice for emergency lighting of premises, BS EN 1838: 2013 Lighting applications – Emergency lighting and BS EN 50172: 2004, Emergency escape lighting systems, as set out in the outcomes declared, except for the deviations recorded. To be signed by either: a) The Responsible Person / Competent Person (England and Wales); b) The Employer or Other Persons (Scotland) or c) The Employer or Nominated Employee (Northern Ireland) Signature
Date
Name (CAPITALS)
VALIDITY REVIEW AND ESSENTIAL RELATED DOCUMENTS
This certificate is valid only when accompanied by current versions of all the following: i) Signed compliance checklist
ii) Photometric design data*
iii) Test log book
The contractor issuing this certificate MUST sign to verify that i), ii) and iii) above have been supplied with this certificate
Signature
Date
Name (CAPITALS)
NEXT INSPECTION
We, RECOMMEND that this installation is further inspected and tested after an interval of not more than
*This can be in any of the following formats (in all cases appropriate de-rating factors must be used), and identified to meet worst case requirements: • • • •
Authenticated spacing data such as ICEL 1001 registered tables; Calculations as detailed in BS 5266-1: 2016, Annex D, and CIBSE / SLL Guide LG12; Appropriate electronic format of results Site test light readings
Page 1 of This form is based on the model in Annex K of BS 5266-1: 2016 Published by Certsure LLP. Certsure LLP © Copyright Certsure LLP (June 2016)
Please see the ‘Notes for Recipient’ on the reverse of this page. EVM1 /1
Servicing and repair of emergency lighting systems The service and repair of emergency lighting systems is covered by Clause 13, which recommends that a competent person is appointed to perform the monthly test schedules. Furthermore, to minimise the time needed to complete essential repairs and reinstate emergency systems, it is recommended that any necessary spares, and in particular those that are difficult to obtain, are kept on site (Clause 13.4 refers). An automatic test system is advised for premises that do not intend to conduct an immediate evacuation (Note 3 of Clause 4.1 refers). Emergency lighting certificates The model certificates have been updated to take account of the changes to BS 5266-1. In addition, the certificate designed for small
emergency lighting installations, not exceeding 25 self-contained luminaires, is no longer a dual-purpose certificate. For the verification of existing premises, a new model (site compliance) certificate is contained in Annex K. Where valid emergency lighting system documentation cannot be provided for an existing installation, such as the original completion certificates, the installation should be inspected for compliance with current emergency lighting standards and a certificate of verification should be completed and supplied to the owner/occupier of the premises (Clause 11 of BS 5266-1 refers). Such circumstances may arise as a result of, for example: • The emergency lighting documentation having been lost. • A change of usage or layout, for example, due to the conversion of an office into a restaurant, the existing documentation may no longer remain valid. • Improvements to safety standards (or technology) that, over time, have been incorporated into the emergency lighting standards, such as recommendations relating to high-risk task areas and specific locations. Where this is the case, completion of the ‘compliance checklist’ will highlight to the owner/ occupier of the premises, any deviations that are present on the existing emergency lighting system, and provide recommendations on the actions necessary to address them. Furthermore, the completed certificate and associated documentation, such as the compliance checklist, photometric design data and appropriate test log book together with the records of remedial works completed, will then provide a substitute system of documentation that may be used, when necessary, to provide evidence of compliance with current emergency lighting standards. To support the verification of an existing emergency lighting installation, additional guidance on the ‘compliance checklist’ is contained in Annex L, and guidance on the emergency lighting log book is contained in Annex J. Summary It may not be necessary to evacuate a building in the event of a power supply interruption. In recognition of this, BS 5266-1: 2016 contains recommendations and guidance to assist implementation of a ‘stay-put’ strategy when it is appropriate. Therefore, in addition to emergency escape and standby lighting, the scope of BS 5266-1 also covers the provision of emergency safety lighting. Connections Winter 2016-17
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