BS 5266-1:2011 Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of premises

BS 5266-1:2011 Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of premises

BS 5266-1:2011 gives recommendations and guidance on the factors that need to be considered in the design of, and the installation and wiring of, electrical emergency escape lighting systems, in order to provide the lighting performance needed for safe movement of people in the event of the supply to normal lighting failing. It also gives recommendations for lighting in areas with fixed seating.

BS 8300:2009+A1:2010: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice

BS 8300:2009+A1:2010: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice

BS 8300: 2009+A1:2010 looks at the design of buildings and their ability to meet the requirements of disabled people. By offering best-practice recommendations, this standard explains how architectural design and the built environment can help disabled people to make the most of their surroundings. BS 8300: 2009+A1: 2010 looks at how some facilities, such as corridors, car parks and entrances, can be designed to provide aids for the disabled. It also demonstrates how additional features, including ramps, signs, lifts and guard rails, can be installed.

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