- Standard Rate
- £390.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £310.00 +VAT
- Fire Safety
- Lighting
Please note, the prices above are for training delivered up to the end of 2023. Our fees are increasing and will be as below for all training delivered from January 2024.
Standard Rate
£430.00 ex. VAT
Members Rate
£340.00 ex. VAT
This course is based on the British Standard: BS 5266-1 2016, the code of practice for emergency lighting.
It will explain in detail the recommendations of the code and how it should be applied to assist compliance with Fire Safety legislation. Topics include:
- Regulations, standards and when emergency lighting is needed
- Types of emergency lighting
- Exit sign formats, luminance and viewing distances
- Spacing data for escape routes and open areas
- High risk task area suggestions
- Central safety power systems
- Compliant documentation process
Learning Outcomes
Delegates will gain a robust understanding of the regulations and recommended practices, and feel confident in implementing these in their work.
All course delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included in this unit and additional support material, serving as a valuable point of reference after completion of the course. The ongoing assessment included in the course will allow the trainer to monitor progress and provide additional assistance to learning where required.
This course is aimed for engineers with a basic knowledge of lamps and light fittings aiming to add emergency lighting principles and design to their range of skills and services, and for more experienced engineers who already have knowledge and experience in this field.
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Speakers

Ian Watts
Ian Watts has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of fire and lighting manufacturers. He was co-opted onto BS 5266 part 1 in 2015 as the independent industry expert on new technology through his work with innovative manufacturers.
Ian has lectured for CIBSE, The Lighting Industry Association and FIA since 2012.
Remote - How to join:
This course will be hosted live online on Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Teams account is not required, you will be sent a link to join.
You can choose to join on your preferred web browser, or if you already have the Microsoft Teams desktop app, click 'join meeting'. You will then automatically join the course through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be underneath the respective date, please make your way to the location.
Parking is not available.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be sent to delegates once attendance is confirmed on the day of the course.
We are working towards being more sustainable, therefore we do not recommend materials to be printed.
What is included?
- Full day training with an industry expert trainer
- CPD certificate
- PDF course materials
- Lunch and refreshments**
**For face-to-face courses
Two simple ways to book:
Card - Use the 'Book Now' button at the top of this web page.
Invoice - Please fill in the booking form here. Please note you are only booked onto the course once Training has processed the form.
*If you are having any difficulties please email us at [email protected].