Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs

Fire Station is a fire safety equipment supplier and fire safety shop in Tsuen Wan. In addition to FSD-approved fire extinguishers, we supply emergency lighting and exit signs, with retail, installation, annual inspection, battery replacement and certification services. Normal lighting may fail during a fire or power cut. Emergency lights illuminate corridors and stairs automatically, while exit signs identify the route out. This page introduces our products and services and summarises the FSD's main requirements for shopping centres, offices, restaurants, industrial buildings and owners' corporations.

Contents

1. Emergency lighting products
2. Exit light (EXIT) products
3. Fire Services Department's main requirements for emergency lighting
4. Specification requirements for export signs
5. Some places need to be installed? Where?
6. Annual inspection, testing and maintenance services
7. Old Building Law Corps: Chapter 572 and emergency lighting improvements
8. Fire lighting and fire extinguisher packages
9. Service processes and queries
10. Common problems FAQ

I. Emergency lighting products

Emergency lighting is an important part of the fire safety system. The Fire Services Department's Code of Minimum Fire Protection Devices and Equipment defines "emergency lighting system" as a artificial lighting system installed in a building to provide sufficient lighting in case of emergency and to indicate export routes. When the building is on fire or out of power, the emergency lights are automatically powered by a built-in battery, lighting the corridors, stairs and passageways and directing personnel to safely evacuate.

Functions and characteristics of emergency lighting

• Autostart: Auto switch to built-in battery power when normal power breaks, without manual operation.
• Chargeable batteries: The batteries are equipped with chargeable batteries and automatic trickle-down chargers, and the batteries are often fully charged.
• LED Light source: High light, low power consumption, longer duration.
• Various types of installation: walling, smallpox installation, with different site structures.
• Test button: allows daily application of the button to test batteries and light sources.

II. OUTSIDE LIGHTS (EXIT LIGHT) PRODUCTS

The exit light (EXIT/exit light) is a fire-fighting lighting device that guides people to safely exit. The code defines an "exit sign" as a fixed light-light sign that instructs them to approve the route. Fire smoke may cover the sight, and clear exit light can lead people to the nearest escape exit.

Functions and characteristics of the exit light

• Vis ible: EXIT words are clear and bright in the same direction as arrows, both in smoke environments.
• Continuous lighting: The lights are regularly lit and the power is switched to the built-in batteries when the power is out.
• Various types of installation: wall-mounted, smallpox-mounted, embedded, single- or double-sided.
• Direction: The upper and lower arrow style guides the most recent exit.
• Con formity with the code: the font height, colour comparison and installation level are required by the fire department code.

III. Key requirements for emergency lighting by the Fire Services Department

The requirements for emergency lighting in Hong Kong derive mainly from the Minimum Fire Protection Devices and Equipment Code of the Fire Services Department, the related circulars, and the Fire Safety Provisions for the Independent Emergency Lighting System for licensed/registered offices (e.g., Dinosaur, Kara Ok).

Item	Request
Applicable criteria	Emergency lighting systems must meet British standards BS 5266-1 and BS EN 1838 (except for export signs and in accordance with paragraph 5.10 of the Code)
Backup power	Emergency backup power supply to be provided by emergency generators or stand-alone chargers
Autostart	Normal lighting or power interruptions shall be automatically activated without interference from lighting switches or other controls; normally within 5 seconds
Re-opening time.	The independent emergency lighting system of the licensed/register must maintain at least 2 hours (specified time) of lighting
Battery	Power-charged batteries shall be used and no dry batteries of any type shall be used; batteries shall be filled with electricity on a regular basis
Charger	Automatic trickle-down chargers, 220 volts input, with a light that can refill 100% rated capacity within 12 hours
Coverage	The code requires the installation of emergency lighting throughout the building and all access routes to the ground.
Large sites	Theatres/theaters/sites with a capacity of more than 500 persons, emergency lighting must be supplied by a dedicated uninterruptible power supply system or a central battery system and maintained for not less than 2 hours (or as specified in the circular)

The Department ' s Code for the Provision of Fire-Free Routes also requires artificial lighting in each part of the export route, as well as backup emergency lighting.

IV. Specification requirements for export signs

In accordance with paragraph 5.10 of the Code of Minimum Fire Protection Devices and Equipment, the following requirements are set out in the export sign and the direction sign:

• Word: "ExIT" and "Export" in Chinese.
• Font height: not less than 125 mm.
• Colour s: Fonts are to be compared to the semi-transparent background around fonts using the colour specified in the code; internal lighting and self-luminant signs are good for white graphics or text, and a single colour is preferred for the entire building.
• Install height: 2 to 2.5 m above the floor (from the bottom of the sign).
• Location: The exit sign shall be placed directly above the exit gate; if there is no sign directly above the exit, or if the parts of the premises that are usually occupied do not clearly see the exit, the stairwell must be designed to set the direction signs to ensure that all the exit routes on each level are clearly visible.
• Practically not feasible: The Chief of Fire Services Department should be consulted.

The Home Office’s Code for the Provision of Roads for Fire Breaking also requires export signs, such as font heights of not less than 175 mm, white or white/green.

V. Some sites on the side need to be installed? Where?

Places commonly required for installation

• The mall and the mall's public access and the fire stairs.
• The office, the corridor to the commercial building, and the escape route.
• Cafeteria, winehouses, restaurants (rules to be issued by licensed offices with fire department)
• Kara, OK, places of entertainment, clubhouse.
• Plant buildings and industrial sites
• Schools, hospitals, homes for the elderly and social welfare institutions
• Hotels, hotels and hotels
• Garages and basements
• Public corridors, stairs and halls of residential buildings
• Any place that needs a license.

Common installation locations

• The escape route is on the corner of the corridor.
• Take the fire stairs and exits and the stairs platform.
• Right above the safe exit gate.
• The elevator lobby is moving in any direction.
• Electrical watch room, machine room, pump room, etc.
• Garage lanes, sidewalks

Fire extinguishers and lighting in different locations can be found Fire Extinguisher Planning for Shops & Officesand Fire Extinguishers for Car Parks & Industrial Buildings. To understand the division of the two lights, Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs Explained.

VI. Annual inspection, testing and maintenance services

Emergency lights and exit lights belong to fire-fighting installations and equipment. Under section 8 of the Fire Protection (Equipment and Equipment) Regulations, the owner is required to maintain the equipment in a functional condition and to inspect the equipment at least once every 12 months by a registered fire-fighting contractor; The contractor must issue the FS 251 certificate within 14 days of completion and send a copy to the Fire Services Department. An independent emergency lighting system with a monthly functional test is also required every 12 months for a rated time discharge test . The results are recorded in the record book.

Annual inspection and maintenance services for Fire Station

• Annual check: Functional test and check according to the required cycle.
• Battery discharge test: Test if the battery can sustain the rated time lighting.
• Charger inspection: Confirms that the trickle-down charger is normal with the indicator light.
• Light-source inspection: Check the LED bead or the lightness of the tube.
• Maintenance and replacement: replacement of batteries, light sources or complete lamps.
• Issuance certificate: FS251 certificate issued by a third-stage fire operator.

Inspections that the Service can do on a daily basis

Frequency	Check items
Daily/week	The visual exit light is on, it's in the right direction, there's no sign from the defendant or the cargo.
Monthly	Short-term performance tests with test buttons or power cuts to confirm the diversion of lamps to battery lighting; results recorded
Every 12 months	A time discharge test and a full check by a registered contractor to obtain FS251
Post-engineering	Recheck signs for the same direction after changes in spacing, false smallpox or gate slot

Frequent question places

• Export signs are covered by decorations, signs, goods or temporary works.
• The batteries are ageing and the lights are on and off in a few minutes after the blackout.
• The interval changed after the project and the arrow pointed at the closed door.
• The power supply of emergency lamps was turned off for the electrocution, leaving the batteries uncharged for a long time.

Neglecting maintenance may lead to annual incompetence and, more likely, the failure of lighting in the event of a real fire alarm. An inspection of the same building can be used to write Office Fire Safety Checklist.

VII. THE FOREIGN HOUSE: CHAPTER 572 AND EMERGENCY Improved

The Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap. 572) applies to buildings for which a consolidated-use building was built on or before 1 March 1987 or for which the chart was first presented. The Schedule to the Regulations states that the owner may be required to provide or improve emergency lighting in the public sector in order to evacuate the occupants when the power supply has ceased. The proprietors who have received fire safety instructions should:

1. Reconcile the same duration of the items specified in the instructions.
2. Liaise with registered fire-fighting contractors to evaluate lighting and instructions for corridors, stairs, lobby and roof exits.
3. Select the location of the lamps to be installed as required by the code.
4. Once completed, the relevant certificates are obtained and declared to the Fire Services Department.
5. Annual reviews are scheduled every year thereafter.

Other common fire-fighting equipment in the building can be found Common Fire Safety Equipment in Hong Kong BuildingsKong Hong Kong Fire Safety Regulations: Common Myths.

VIII. Fire Lighting and Fire extinguisher Package

Improved fire safety requires not only emergency lighting and exit lights, but Fire Extinguishers & Fire Safety Productsers. Fire Station provides a one-stop programme of fire-fighting equipment , and also handles the supply, installation and maintenance of lighting and fire-fighting equipment. The annual inspection can also be arranged at one time to return to the time of searching for a few separate fire equipment companies .

Places	Fire lighting	Accompanying fire suppression equipment
office, commercial building.	Corridor emergency lights + exit lights	Fire Extinguishers & Fire Safety Productsserver room plus carbon dioxide extinguishers
Dining room, food.	Independent emergency lighting system as prescribed by the Fire Services Department	Water, carbon dioxide fire extinguishers and fire blankets as required
Malls, parking lot	Two-headed emergency lights + hanged exit light	5kg dry powder extinguishers, carbon dioxide extinguishers, sand drums
Plant building.	Corridor and stairwell emergency lights + orientation lights	Dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam extinguishers
Public part of residential buildings	Corridors, stairs, lobby emergency lights + exit lights	Dry powder fire extinguishers in the public sector; household can be Home Fire Safety Essentials

Temporary sites or short-term activities Fire Extinguisher Rental in Hong Kong; used equipment Fire Extinguisher Recycling Service; past service cases can be Customer Fire Safety Case Studies.

IX. Service flow and queries

1. Question: usedWhatsApp 96309976Or call.3464 3987。
2. Assessment: To understand the type of site, floor level, number of lamps available in the same condition, and to see the field as needed.
3. Recommendations and quotation s: The type and number of lamps are recommended to be the same as the situation on the ground, in accordance with the code.
4. Installation: Accommodation of access to the door and testing of automatic activation of the same battery.
5. Certificate: FS251 issued by a level III fire operator.
6. Annual inspection: arranges annual inspections, discharge tests and replacement of batteries.

Please provide when searching

• Type of premises: malls, offices, restaurants, workshops, utilities, etc.
• The number of floors is about the same size. Do you have any floor plans?
• The number of existing emergency lamps and the number of exit lights, their format and the last year ' s inspection date
• Any requests or fire safety instructions issued by the Fire Services Department or Management Service
• Services required: new installation, replacement, annual inspection, battery replacement

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Common issues FAQ

What's the difference between emergency lights and exit lights?

The Minimum Fire Protection Devices and Equipment Code of the Fire Services Department defines emergency lighting systems as artificial lighting systems that provide sufficient lighting in emergency situations and direct export routes; The exit sign is a fixed luminous sign instructing the approval of the route. Briefly, emergency lights are responsible for lighting the corridors, and exit lights are responsible for guiding the routes, which are complementary and generally installed simultaneously.

How long will the emergency lights last?

The Fire Services Department provides for the maintenance of a minimum of 2 hours (specified time) of lighting for independent emergency lighting systems in licensed or registered offices. The power is automatically activated upon interruption, and the battery is recharged to 100% rated capacity within 12 hours with an automatic trickling charger. Specific requirements for different types of premises are based on fire department documents.

What are the specifications for the exit sign?

According to the Code of Minimum Fire Protection Devices and Equipment, the export sign shall have the Chinese and English characters with a font height of not less than 125 mm; (a) Installations should be 2 to 2.5 metres above the floor (from the bottom of the sign) and the exit sign should be located directly above the exit gate; If there is no sign directly above the exit or if the exit cannot be clearly seen, a pointer is to be set.

How often do emergency lights have to be checked?

Emergency lighting is a fire-fighting device and equipment, and according to Article 8 of the Fire Safety (Equipping and Equipment) Regulations, the owner is required to keep the equipment operational at all times, At least every 12 months is inspected by a registered fire-fighting contractor, who issues a FS251 certificate within 14 days of completion. The separate emergency lighting system of the licensed premises also requires a monthly functional test equal to the annual rated time discharge test.

Can emergency lights use dry batteries?

No. The emergency lighting requirements of the Fire Services Department circulars and the licensed premises require the use of powerful chargeable batteries, which are not allowed to use any type of dry batteries, and that batteries are kept fully charged on a regular basis.

Do you need emergency lighting?

There is generally no mandatory requirement in an independent dwelling unit, but there is an emergency lighting in the public corridor, stairs and lobby of a residential building; chapter 572 further specifies the emergency lighting to be provided or improved by the owner of a common-use building for the old-style Home Fire Safety Essentials.

What can be done about the fire safety instructions received by the French delegation in the old building to improve emergency lighting?

The Ministry of Justice should contact the registered fire-fighting contractor as soon as possible to evaluate the lighting and exit instructions for the corridors, stairs and halls, and to complete the work with the certificate according to the prescribed deadline.

Where can I get emergency lights and exit lights?

Fire Station at G/F, Karrie Industrial Centre, Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan • Supply of emergency lights and exit lights, retailing, installation, annual inspection, battery replacement, and FS251 certificates issued by a level III fire operator, which can be handled with fire extinguishers. 3464 3987 ，WhatsApp 96309976 。

The emergency lights and the exit light are not visible at all, but at the moment of the fire or power outage, the light leading the person to leave. Regardless of whether you are a businessman or a member of the juridical community of property management, regular tests and timely inspections begin today, and batteries or lamps are replaced if necessary. To plan fire lighting for the site with a qualified fire extinguisher, welcome Contact Fire Station.