Emergency Lighting Maintenance & Installation
Installation, periodic inspection and maintenance of escape route and emergency lighting in accordance with NEN-EN 1838 and NEN-EN 50172.
Emergency Lighting Maintenance & Installation
Being able to escape safely during a power cut is a legal requirement. We design, install, inspect and maintain complete emergency lighting and escape route signage systems in accordance with NEN-EN 1838, NEN-EN 50172, NEN 1010 and NEN 6088, including function tests, duration tests and keeping your mandatory logbook up to date.
In the event of a power cut or fire, everyone must be able to leave your building safely. That is why the Dutch Building Decree (Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving) and the Working Conditions Decree (article 3.7) require emergency lighting and escape route signage in virtually every commercial building, school, hospitality venue, care facility and public space. AM Security & Process Monitoring designs, installs, inspects and maintains complete emergency lighting systems that comply with NEN-EN 1838 (lighting requirements), NEN-EN 50172 / NEN-EN-IEC 62034 (maintenance and testing), NEN 1010 (installation regulations) and NEN 6088 (escape route signs).
Our technicians carry out periodic inspections: monthly function tests, annual duration tests of at least 1 hour and periodic replacement of luminaires, battery packs and signs. All measurements and findings are recorded in a digital logbook, a legal requirement that you must be able to present to the fire brigade or a health and safety inspector on request.
For new builds, renovations or extensions, we produce a lighting calculation and design in accordance with NEN-EN 1838. We supply energy-efficient LED luminaires with a central or decentralised power supply (self-testing luminaires with an integrated battery, or a central battery system). This gives you a safe escape route and lower maintenance costs in the long term.
Benefits
- Installation in new builds & renovations
- Annual 1-hour duration test (NEN-EN 50172)
- Monthly function test & reporting
- Replacement of luminaires, signs and battery packs
- Lighting design & calculation to NEN-EN 1838
- Digital maintenance logbook
Frequently asked questions about emergency lighting
Is emergency lighting mandatory in my business premises?
Yes. The Dutch Building Decree and article 3.7 of the Working Conditions Decree require emergency lighting and escape route signage in virtually every building where a failure of the normal lighting could create danger. AM Security & Process Monitoring assesses whether your situation meets the standards and remedies any shortcomings.
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
Under NEN-EN 50172, you must carry out a short function test every month and a duration test of at least 1 hour every year (the time the luminaire must stay lit after a power failure). We carry out these tests for you, replace faulty components and record everything in your digital maintenance logbook.
What is the difference between emergency lighting and escape route lighting?
Escape route lighting illuminates the escape routes themselves. Escape route signage consists of illuminated signs (NEN 6088) that show the direction to take. Anti-panic lighting illuminates large open areas. Emergency lighting is the umbrella term: all of these types fall under NEN-EN 1838.
How long do emergency lighting batteries last?
The battery packs in emergency luminaires last 4 to 5 years on average. During the annual duration test, we check whether the battery still delivers the full hour (or longer, depending on the application). Replacing batteries in good time prevents your installation from failing inspection.
Does AM Security also handle installation in new builds or renovations?
Yes. We produce a lighting calculation and design in accordance with NEN-EN 1838, supply LED luminaires (self-testing or with a central battery system) and carry out the complete installation in accordance with NEN 1010. After handover, we can take over the maintenance straight away if you wish.