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SECTION 26 5200
SAFETY LIGHTING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Central battery systems with remote lighting heads.
B. Related accessories.
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Section 26 5100 - Interior Lighting
B. Section 26 0537 - Boxes.
C. Section 26 0553 - Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and
requirements.
D. Section 26 0918 - Remote Control Switching Devices: Remote controls for lighting, including
network lighting controls, programmable relay panels, and remote control switching relays.
E. Section 26 0923 - Lighting Control Devices: Automatic controls for lighting including
occupancy sensors, outdoor motion sensors, time switches, outdoor photo controls, and
daylighting controls.
F. Section 26 2726 - Wiring Devices: Manual wall switches and wall dimmers.
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Egypt Fire and Life Safety Code.
B. Comply with European (EN) and British (BS) Standards, referenced below:
1. BS 5266-1:2016 Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of
premises.
2. BS EN 1838:2013 Lighting applications. Emergency lighting
3. BS 5499 Guidance for the selection and use of safety signs and fire safety notices.
4. BS EN 13032 Light and lighting. Measurement and presentation of photometric data of
lamps and luminaries.
5. BS EN 50107 Signs and luminous-discharge-tube installations operating from a no-load
rated output voltage exceeding 1 kV but not exceeding 10 kV.
6. BS EN 50171 Central power supply systems.
7. BS EN 50172:2004 (BS 5265: 2004) Emergency Escape - Lighting Systems
8. BS EN 60061 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety.
9. BS EN 60079 Explosive atmospheres. Equipment protection.
10. BS EN 60146 Semiconductor converters.
11. BS EN 60529 Degree of protection provided by enclosures.
12. BS EN 60570 Electrical supply track systems for luminaries.
13. BS EN 60598 Luminaires.
14. BS EN 60598: Part 1 Luminaires. General requirements and tests
15. BS EN 60598: Part 2-22 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Luminaires for emergency
lighting.
16. BS EN 60896: Part 11 Stationary lead acid batteries. General requirements and method
of test.
17. BS EN 61347 Lamp control gear.
18. BS EN 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Testing and measurement
techniques. Power quality measurement methods.
19. BS EN 62034: 2012 Automatic Test Systems for Battery-powered Emergency Escape
Lighting
C. British Approvals Service for Electric Cables (BASEC).

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D. Loss Prevention Certification Board's (LPCB), Loss Prevention Standards (LPS)

E. Society of Light and Lighting’s (SLL’s), LG12 Emergency Lighting
F. The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (UK), ICEL Standards:
1. ICEL 1003 Emergency lighting design guide.
G. The requirements of the local Approving Authority.
H. The system shall be in compliance with all the requirements of European standards EN DIN
50081 and will have EMC compatibility as per EN 550011, 61000 (3-2) (4-2) (4-4), ENV 50140
and ENV 50141.
I. IESNA LM-63 - ANSI Approved Standard File Format for Electronic Transfer of Photometric
Data and Related Information; 2002 (Reaffirmed 2008).
1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordination:
1. Coordinate the installation of luminaires with mounting surfaces installed under other
sections or by others. Coordinate the work with placement of supports, anchors, etc.
required for mounting. Coordinate compatibility of luminaires and associated trims with
mounting surfaces at installed locations.
2. Coordinate the placement of luminaires with structural members, ductwork, piping,
equipment, diffusers, fire suppression system components, and other potential conflicts
installed under other sections or by others.
3. Coordinate the placement of exit signs with furniture, equipment, signage or other
potential obstructions to visibility installed under other sections or by others.
4. Notify Engineer of any conflicts or deviations from the contract documents to obtain
direction prior to proceeding with work.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.
B. Post Contract Submittals
1. Shop Drawings for each system or assembly indicating the following:
a. Manufacturer's model numbers and specifications.
b. Dimensions, layouts, installation details. Indicate weights,component and
location and identification of each field connection.
c. Shop access,workspace and clearance requirements.
d. Point-to-point wiring diagrams for all system devices.
e. Termination details for all system devices.
f. Single-line system architectural drawings representing the entire system.
g. Interface with all sub - systems.
h. Schedule of ballasts to be used for various light fixtures.
2. Product Data: Include manufacturer's specifications and technical data including
performance, construction and fabrication. Submit product data for each manufactured
component.
a. Detailed specification of construction and fabrication.
3. Supplementary Product Literature: Include a statement from the manufacturer for the
design life of the system.
4. Input power requirements for all system components.
5. Battery size and calculation.
6. List of tests included.
7. Certified test data.
8. Outline technical specifications reflecting proposed materials and systems.
9. A list of proposed suppliers and Subcontractors intended to be used.
10. Preliminary Method Statement.
11. Preliminary Quality Plan.

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12. Summary of deviations from the Specification.

13. Special Submittal Requirements: Combine submittals of this Section with Work Sections
listed below to ensure the "design intent" of the system/ assembly is understood and can
be reviewed together.
a. Section 265113 Interior Lighting Fixtures, Lamps and Ballasts.
14. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. General: Comply with the requirements of Section 017800 Closeout Submittals, and submit the
following.
1. Warranties.
a. All equipment furnished under this contract shall be warranted for a period of one(1)
year and provide accordingly.
1) Respond to service requests on Site, if required.
2) Replace or repair defective components as required.
2. Operation and Maintenance (O+M) Manuals: Include component list with manufacturer's
reference numbers, descriptions of materials and procedures for repairing and cleaning of
finishes and cleaning frequency.
a. Printed maintenance, testing and operating information.
3. Manufacturers original catalog and technical data sheets for all components.
4. Model numbers of all components furnished on the job.
5. Input power requirements for all system components.
6. Battery sizing calculation.
7. Complete engineered drawings indicating:
a. Manufacturer model numbers and specifications.
b. Dimensions, layouts, installation details.
c. Point-to-point wiring diagrams for all system devices.
d. Termination details for all system devices.
e. Single-line system architecture drawings representing the entire system.
f. Interfaces with all sub-systems.
g. Schedule of ballasts to be used for the various light fixtures.
8. 3 sets of the Manufacturer's User's Manuals and Installation Manuals.
9. Course outlines for each of the end user training programs. The course outlines shall
include the course duration, location, pre-requisites, and a brief description of the subject
matter.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide testing and inspections in accordance with Section 014000 Quality Requirements.
B. Preconstruction Testing/ Reports
1. Submit reports of independent tests demonstrating that the products and systems comply
with the specified performance requirements.
2. Where test results for a material or product are not available, undertake testing to show
compliance with the Specification at an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the
Engineer.
3. The provision of testing data or the carrying-out of tests does not relieve the Contractor of
his responsibilities regarding the performance requirements, durability or service life
requirements.
C. The Quality Control/ Assurance duties shall be performed by the Contractor. The system of
Quality Control/ Assurance verification by the Contractor shall be in accordance with ISO 9000
standards of Quality Assurance.
D. All products used in the emergency lighting system shall be manufactured by an ISO9011
certified company, complying with the relevant VDE/ DIN/ BS/ EN standards and shall bear the

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CE certification for Electro-Magnetic compatibility. The product shall be field proven for hot
and humid climatic conditions.
E. Design, manufacture, testing and method of installation of all apparatus and materials
furnished under requirements of these shall conform to latest publications or standard rules of
the following.
1. Stringent requirements of British Standards and NFPA Standards.
F. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in
this section with minimum ten years documented experience.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION
A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to Site under provisions of Section 016000 Product
Requirements.
B. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to Site with particular reference to Al Ain, UAE
climatic conditions under Section 018713 Equipment Performance Requirements.
C. Delivery: Deliver products in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer's
identification.
1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Maintain field conditions within manufacturer's required service conditions during and after
installation.
B. Civil Work Coordination
1. Take into account all of the Civil/ Mechanical Work performed by other Subcontractors
associated with installation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other facilities.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. See Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.
B. Provide three year full warranty for the complete system including batteries.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Scope of Work
1. Supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance during warrantee period of
a system of central battery inverter emergency lighting systems complete with final
sub-circuit monitoring relay panels and central monitoring facility as specified hereafter,
as indicated on the Employer and to the Engineer approval.
a. Scope of work shall include but not limited to the following:
1) All slave emergency and exit luminaires complete with all accessories.
2) System components required to connect one lamp of all light fixtures
selected for emergency lighting including light sensing module, address
module etc.
3) Central monitoring computer system including software, printer, interface and
module and all related accessories in the control room.
2. The Emergency lighting system and all its components shall be designed and installed to
meet the requirements of local Civil Defence and the respective DIN/ VDE 0108 and BS
5266 standards applicable to this project.
3. The product shall be approved by the Engineer and local Civil Defence Authority.
4. Emergency lighting shall fulfill the following functions:
a. Illuminate the escape routes.
b. Indicate the escape route direction clearly.
c. Provide exit sign on all exits.
d. Ensure fire alarm call points, fire fighting equipment and other life saving equipment
on the premises are illuminated during power failure period of time.
5. The central battery inverter shall be located as indicated on the Design Drawings.

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6. The emergency backup duration time shall be 3 hours with 100% light output of
connected light fixtures.
7. Install, test and commission emergency lighting system in accordance with BS 5266: Part
1.
8. Where batteries are located remote from the luminaries the interconnecting wiring shall
be fire-rated in accordance with BS 5266: Part 1.
2.2 PRODUCT SELECTION
A. System Description
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the
emergency lighting system and all its components which shall be designed, installed,
tested and commissioned to meet the local Civil Defence requirements and the
respective EN standards and BS 5266. The system products shall bear CE certification
for electromagnetic compatibility and be field-tested in the UAE for 5 years.
2. The system shall be configured to ensure full operation, not only under complete failure of
the main electrical system, but also under local failure including final circuit failure.
3. The central battery system and associated slave luminaires will cover the emergency and
exit luminaires as detailed on the drawings and in this specification. The system
distribution shall be DC. The central battery panels shall be of modular type for ease of
maintenance and reduced downtime.
B. Manufacturers
1. Manufacturers: Provide systems and products from one of the listed manufacturers within
the approved manufacturer list.
2.3 MATERIALS
A. Modular Central Battery Inverter Panels
1. Characteristics
a. Each central emergency battery supply panel shall be used for supply, automatic
testing and monitoring of maximum 15 no. escape routes, EXIT and safety
luminaries in each circuit.
b. Each panel shall have a capacity of catering a minimum of 360 luminaires
c. Panels shall be located inside electrical rooms and a trunking shall be provided
inside electrical room as a riser to enable connection of panels located in different
floors.
d. Panel shall have self-learning feature which allows automatic update of new lights
after new lamps are installed
e. The panel shall have following electrical characteristics:
1) Input Voltage : 220-240 AC 1Ph or 3 Ph.
2) Output mains : 220-240 V AC
3) Output Emergency : 216 V DC
4) Emergency Duration : Three (3) hours
2. The number of emergency lighting system panels shall be appropriately decided for
maximum reliability to ensure continued emergency supply; failure of one panel shall not
result in total emergency lighting supply failure for the entire building. The system
architecture should be of distributed battery type with each panel having its own
dedicated battery charger and other accessories.
3. System should consist of all main central battery panels with their own dedicated batteries
and chargers. Failure of one charger should not result in failure of the entire system. Sub
panels being fed from main panels is not allowed. Separate power cables running from
the main panels to sub panels are strictly not allowed.
4. All the components of the central battery system including light fittings and accessories
should be supplied by a single manufacturer to ensure full compatibility.
5. The system topology should consist of distributed panels with dedicated batteries,
rechargers, boosters, changeover modules, complete monitoring in every panel. The

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distributed panels should be networkable over RS485 bus. The distributed Central battery
panels should be modular. The batteries should not be located in a central room but
should be distributed and dedicated to each panel.
6. The manufacturer should have more than 20 years of experience manufacturing Central
Battery Emergency Lighting System under the same brand name.
7. The system supplier shall be authorized distributor of the equipment, maintaining a local
staff of factory-trained personnel for Engineering assistance, installation and maintenance
of such equipment in compliance with the requirements of the above mentioned EN
standards.
8. Use of ELDB for power distribution to emergency lights is strictly not permitted
9. Data and power shall be carried by a single fire rated cable. The central battery panel
shall be able to supply power and data all by itself. Use of separate panels such as easy
check panels for data monitoring shall not be permitted.
B. Mechanical Construction
1. The panels enclosure shall be made of sheet steel housing, IP20 with separate rack or
enclosures for batteries to maintain the safety distance of the battery according to BS EN
50272-2. Panel shall be suitable for surface wall mounting. Panel shall have a screw fitted
front door of lift away type, with front fascia for status indication.
2. Batteries to be mounted on suitable rack/ enclosure for easy maintenance.
3. The electronic compartment shall have large cabling compartment with cable entries from
top with four or more undrilled removable metal flange plates. All incoming cables and
looping circuits shall be connected on protected and fused terminals as per ENVDE0100.
C. Battery Charger
1. Charger module shall be controlled by the microprocessor of the control module. There
shall be automatic boost charge, cyclic charge and trickle charge facility for full battery
capacity use and maximum battery life. The charger shall have built-in deep discharge
protection for long battery life. The supply is taken from the batteries as long as mains
supply failure persists or battery voltage drops to deep discharge level of 175V. There
shall be a DIP-switch for setting the maximum charging current, according to the battery
capacity. Batteries shall have dedicated charger unit for each control panel.
2. The system shall have temperature sensor at the battery for automatic charging voltage
adjustment. Fuse protection shall be provided. The charger shall be designed for 80%
recharge of a fully discharged battery within 12 hours, as required by BS EN 50171.
D. Batteries
1. The batteries shall be maintenance free VRLA sealed lead acid gas recombination type
with a minimum design life of 10 years at prevailing ambient temperature.
2. They shall have extremely low gas generation, low self-discharge and have permanently
sealed pressure release vents.
3. The batteries shall be sized to power complete system for 3 hours following mains failure
at 100% light output of all emergency lamps. Aeging factor of minimum 25% and ambient
temperature of 35 deg C (internal, conditioned) shall be considered for sizing of batteries.
E. Control Module
1. The control module shall have the following LED indications:
a. Mains Operation,
b. Battery Operation,
c. Battery Overvoltage,
d. Battery Under voltage,
e. Deep Discharge,
f. Recharge,
g. Current Limit,
h. Battery Fault,
i. Internal Fault,
j. Battery Test Running,

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k. Luminaire Test Running,

l. Internal Fault, External Fault,
m. Circuit Number and Luminaire Number.
2. There shall be an own LED indicator for each luminaire in the same circuit providing
simultaneous status information of the luminaires by a single view with corresponding
group (circuit) number indicating on the segment display. The Control Module shall also
have a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the simultaneous display of the system status,
faults and Luminaire status.
3. The control module shall have the following Volt free contact:
a. Internal Fault
b. Battery mode operation
c. External Fault
d. The control module of the panel shall have three main functions:
e. Monitor and control all test cycles and functions.
f. Indicate every status of the system and the connected luminaire
g. Communicate with the addressable electronic ballast on every slave luminaire.
4. The emergency supply panel shall supervise the battery status such as Battery Over
voltage / Battery Under voltage. Charging failure shall be indicated as an internal fault by
an indicator LED and potential free relay contact.
5. The emergency supply panel should be capable of continuously monitoring the circuits by
means of current measurement thus making the system a continuously fully addressable
system.
6. The unit shall be fitted with a deep discharge protection circuit, which has two operation
phases: When in battery mode the battery voltage decreases to 195V, a preliminary deep
discharge alarm shall be given. When the battery voltage decreases to 175V, the load
shall be disconnected. The circuit shall allow the battery to increase its voltage without
switching the load ON again, thus avoiding detrimental full discharge. The panel shall
automatically return to normal operation, once the mains supply recovers.
F. Local Controllers or Intelligent Controllers
1. Local controllers should be connected to every circuit to monitor local normal lighting DBs
and switch on the non-maintained luminaries during DB supply failure. There shall be no
separate data cabling required between the local controllers, luminaries and panels. All
necessary data transfer shall take place through the standard power supply cabling of the
luminaires. Continuous monitoring of the lighting sub distribution panels shall be made by
Local Controller units, each having 3-phase monitoring input. Each circuit shall have its
own Local Controller so that a possible failure of a single controller does not affect the
other circuits. The non-maintained luminaires at sub distribution panel area shall be lit
during a local supply failure. However the emergency supply panel shall not switch to
battery use as long as its own mains supply is available. The Local Controllers should
comply to BS EN 61347-2-11:2001.
2. The same functionality can be met by using intelligent controllers by routing 8 sub circuit
monitoring contacts to one IC or 8 switching contacts per IC. IC shall be on a dedicated
RS485 bus topology and it should be possible to connect a total of 32 IC’s per bus.
G. Central Monitoring
1. The System shall have advanced central monitoring software and the complete
emergency lighting system shall be controlled and monitored from a single point using
standard personal computer. The panels shall be networkable over RS-485 bus.
2. Following functions shall be fulfilled using the Central monitoring PC:
a. Luminaire test of all or selected emergency supply panels.
b. Battery test of all or selected emergency supply panels.
H. Luminaires
1. All Luminaires shall meet the following requirements
a. Supply voltage 220V/240V AC/DC

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b. The luminaire shall comply the requirements of EN60594

c. Electronic ballast shall comply the requirements of EN60298/60294
d. EMC or EMI protection to BS EN 55015
e. Exit lights shall be maintained type luminaire
f. Minimum viewing distance 22 meters for Exit luminaires
g. Shall be built according to BS EN 60598
h. Shall have Constant power output high frequency electronic control gear
i. All exit luminaire shall be powered from central battery unit
j. The luminaire shall have sheet steel or plastic polycarbonate housing
k. EMC protection according to BS EN 55015
2. Emergency luminaires shall be non-maintained type slave luminaires with long life and
high efficiency LED light source and self-testing addressable electronics, which can
communicate with central control module. LEDs shall be of surface mounted type with
proper heat sink. It is not allowed to use free standing LEDs where the heat is conducted
only through the connection leads. Electronics shall supply the LED(s) with constant
current, which shall be regulated against supply voltage variations. With the constant
current power supply feature, the light output should be maintained more than 90% till the
end of three hours battery backup. All electronics for the Emergency and Exit luminaires
shall be manufactured by the emergency lighting system manufacturer. The indication of
the correct operation shall rely on the actual light output of the LED(s), so that an
excessive degradation of the light output is also detected. Manufacturer is demanded to
show a proof that the specified light output levels are maintained for minimum of 7 years.
It shall be possible to connect both maintained and non-maintained luminaires to the
same output circuit.
3. All emergency & exit lights should be located on a single cable. A single 2 core + E fire
rated cable with minimum 2.5 sq mm thickness should be used (VD not to exceed 4% to
the last luminaire). Separate cable for data will not be allowed.
4. The supply connector shall be arranged to provide a possibility for both ingoing and
outgoing cable to enable looped cabling between the luminaires without separate junction
boxes.
I. Central Monitoring PC:
1. The central monitoring shall be via a PC with 21” LCD monitor. This monitoring unit shall
operate with latest graphics software in colour to give detailed address & information of
all luminaires connected to system mapped on the floor layout and indicating the
buildings. In addition all features listed under the Control Modules and Automatic
Monitoring section shall be available from the central PC. The program shall be user
friendly with visually clear fault indication screens on the monitor.
2. The Central Computer should have the following features:
a. Monitor & control all test cycles & functions
b. Indicate every status of the system & the connected luminaires
c. Display the status of each circuit
d. Luminaire status & failure information shall be displayed with text location
e. Timer facility for Stairwell Lighting
f. Logbook function: log the events of the last 2 years on the system in a separate
window to facilitate easy access.
g. Program each individual luminaires from the PC to maintained; non-maintained and
switched maintained mode.
h. Each luminaire shall be programmed with its own location details (20 characters)
i. Each luminaire shall have additional text information of another 100 characters.
j. Program the sub circuit monitors for energising the emergency light/s in specific
areas as required on site.
k. Monitor and control up to 480nos of Main Central Battery or sub panels.
l. User interactive MAP function (Building layout) to display the system status shall be
provided as a standard. It shall be possible to reach up to the luminaire using the

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map function. It shall also display any system or luminaire faults in changing colours
for easy identification. For ex: GREEN for healthy status and RED for any faults.
Different buildings shall be shown on different colours for ease of identification.
m. The proposed system shall provide web server and email client for necessary fault
reporting. It shall be possible to achieve this without the need for an additional Email
server PC. In the event of any fault, the system shall automatically distribute emails
to the pre-designated personals instantly. It shall be possible to put a minimum of 8
persons on the email distribution list. It shall be possible for the user to easily and
remotely access the system to view the status or details of the fault via web server.
n. It shall be possible to generate reports on status of all healthy and faulty luminaires,
sub circuit monitor, change over module etc along with the address of each device.
Reports on the history of tests (minimum 256 events) and the failures at all times
shall also be possible to be generated.
o. A Central Monitoring Control Panel shall be installed integral to each central battery
panel and inverter system.
1) The individual Central Monitoring Panel shall address each exit and emergency
fitting and label each fitting with details in English text as follows:
(a) Location details
(b) Lamp type and Number
(c) Failure information
(d) Isolate / De-Isolate
(e) Automatic test / Manual test
2) The facility of constant monitoring shall be available. Any exit sign or sub-circuit
failure shall be immediately reported to the local monitoring panel and onward
to the central monitoring PC. This facility enables immediate response to fitting
or / and area failures. This facility should not rely on automatic or manual tests
for failure indication.
3) It shall be possible to programme automatic testing of fittings individually, by
group or complete system. All failures shall be indicated globally on the secure
network. Each local panel shall hold its own programme in a non-volatile
memory and act as a stand-alone system in the event of network failure.
J. Fire Alarm Interface:
1. The central battery system panels shall be interfaced with the Fire alarm panel by hard
wired potential free contacts to enable the emergency lights to be switched ON locally in
the event of a fire condition.
K. Containment, Wiring and Circuiting:
1. All containment works shall be dedicated to the system. Containment as far as possible
shall be through cast-in-situ PVC conduits in slab. The conduits along with GI tray/GI
trunking shall be dedicated to the emergency lighting system and shall be routed through
low fire risk zones. Conduits/Trays/Trunking when installed on surface shall be GI metallic
type. No surface PVC conduits will be allowed. Direct surface fix of cables is also not
allowed.
2. The cables necessary for the system shall generally be provided as recommended by the
manufacturer and in accordance with the civil defence regulations and as shown on the
schematics. Dual alternative circuiting (50% illumination) shall be allowed for staircases,
lobbies, basements, all corridors and throughout any other escape route.
3. Wiring between the central battery, sub panels and luminaires shall be carried out using
fire resistant cables of suitable size as per the local civil defence requirements. All
elements which are required to retain their integrity during fire conditions shall be fire
resistant. Wires on vertical riser shall be tied using fire resistant cable ties. Proprietary
fire resistant cable glands shall be used at all termination points including at the panels
and luminaires.
4. The individual luminaire monitoring and networking shall be achieved using appropriate
data cables.

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5. All wiring associated with the emergency lighting system shall be 300/500V enhanced
grade fire resistant to BS-5839-1, BS8434-2 (9300C for 120min, 60min with fire and
mechanical shock plus 60min with fire, mechanical shock and water), EN 50200 PH120
(120min at 8300C with fire and mechanical shock), BS 6387 (CWZ) and LPCB approved.
6. It shall also be ensured that for every sub panel, sustained and maintained luminaire,
circuits from central battery system during normal condition shall be from the same phase
and transformer source as the normal feed to the luminaire/around the area. In addition
for switched maintained and sustained luminaire, normal supply shall be from the local
DB, sensing supply from local switch should be monitored and the circuit from central
battery system during normal condition shall be from the same phase and transformer
source as the local DB circuit.
7. Appropriate caution labels to Engineer’s approval shall be provided at all maintained and
sustained luminaires.
8. Laminated schematic showing the wiring and power source details should be affixed at all
the sub panels and central battery panels. In addition, glazed schematic showing the
entire distribution network, uniquely referred luminaires, sub circuit monitor, change over
modules, cable type, schedule of luminaire location, type of luminaire - slave, maintained,
etc. shall also be provided near each central battery panel.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions: Examine areas for compliance with requirements for installation and
conditions affecting performance of the Work. Identify conditions detrimental to a proper and
timely completion and notify the Engineer of the unsatisfactory conditions. Proceed with
installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. The emergency lighting shall be connected in such a manner that in the event of a normal
supply sub circuit failure in any area of the general lighting installation, the emergency lighting
installed in that area shall be energized.
B. All of the system installation work shall be supervised by the specialist supplier. However, the
necessary containment and electrical power to support the emergency lighting system shall be
the responsibility of the MEP Contractor.
C. Wiring of the emergency light shall be carried out using fire resistant cable.
D. The central battery system shall integrate with other building systems as follows:
1. Fire Alarm System
a. The central battery system shall interface with the fire alarm system and will
be programmed as per Engineer's requirements.
2. Lighting Control System
a. The central battery system shall interface with the lighting management system and
shall be programmed to bring all the emergency lights to full output in case of a
power outage.
b. Sub-Circuit Monitoring and Dimming Interface:
1) Where indicated final switched/ dimmed lighting circuits shall be monitored for
operation and when failure is detected in supply voltage the circuit shall be
automatically transferred from normal supply to emergency supply.
2) Sub-Circuit monitoring shall be provided as per the final site requirements. Any
power failure within a circuit or in a particular area or in a room shall turn the
emergency lighting on for the respective zone only. The supplier shall
co-ordinate with the MEP contractor for the necessary sub-circuit monitoring
function.

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3.3 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for testing and commissioning of the installation in
accordance with all applicable documents in the Contract set.
1. Testing shall be comprehensive and sufficient to demonstrate compliance with each
requirement and as per system manufacturer recommendations.
2. A proposed test plan shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before
commencement of final test.
3. Final tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Engineer.
B. The entire installation, testing and commissioning relating to the system shall be carried out by
a Civil Defence licensed and approved contractor. In addition, the specialist system
manufacturer shall approve and certify the installation, testing and commissioning prior to
seeking approval from Civil Defence and the Engineer. As a minimum the following testing
and commissioning activities shall be carried out to the approval of the engineer.
1. Visual Inspection - compliance on location of lights at point of emphasis, viewing
distances and compliance to escape routes as per rational fire design.
2. Circuit continuity and Insulation resistance test
3. Addressing check
4. Sub circuit monitor/change over module/Automatic transfer test
5. Self testing/Self Diagnostic testing
6. Functional testing - Manual and Automatic
7. Battery discharge and recharge test
8. Lux level test - effect of stray light to be masked out. Check levels at locations halfway
between luminaires especially in staircases and in areas requiring operational safety
9. Visual Inspection and test during integrated cause and effect testing - lux level and
battery performance test
3.4 DEMONSTRATION
A. General: Refer to Section 017900 Demonstration and Training for additional demonstration
and training requirements.
B. Demonstration
1. Demonstrate to the Engineer the features and functions of the system and subsystems
including labeling process.
2. Furnish the necessary trained personnel to perform the demonstration and instructions
and arrange to have the manufacturer's representatives present to assist with the
demonstrations.
a. Allow a minimum of 2 sessions for performing the prescribed demonstration lasting 4
hours.
3. Arrange with the Engineer the date and times for performing the demonstrations.
a. The Engineer shall select date and time for demonstration.
C. Training
1. Instruct the Employer and designated representatives in the proper operation and
maintenance of the system.
2. Conduct a training course for members of the operating and maintenance staff as
designated by the Engineer.
3. The training course shall be given at the installation during normal working hours for a
total of 16 hours and shall start after the system is functionally complete but prior to final
acceptance tests.
4. The field instructions shall cover all of the items contained in the accepted
operating and maintenance manuals, as well as demonstrations of routine maintenance
operations.
5. Additional equipment Video Imaging training sessions shall be made available to the
Employer if necessary, at no additional cost.

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3.5 CLEANING
A. Clean surfaces according to manufacturer's instructions to remove dirt, fingerprints, paint, or
other foreign material and restore finishes to match original factory finish.
3.6 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed luminaires from subsequent construction operations.
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