In the event of a power outage, orientation must be maintained immediately. With the right emergency lighting, you ensure that escape routes, stairwells, and emergency exits remain clearly recognizable even in an emergency.
At MeinLED you will find LED emergency luminaires, escape route sign luminaires, and safety lighting for various application areas. Whether it concerns new construction, modernization, or retrofitting: choose suitable solutions for reliable emergency lighting during power failures and benefit from a wide range, expert technical advice, and fast delivery from our own stock for many items. For in-depth information about requirements, planning, and application areas, read Emergency lighting - requirements and planning.
The right safety lighting for your building
Emergency lighting is used wherever the failure of general lighting must not result in dangerous darkness.Typical spaces include offices, warehouses, retail spaces, stairwells, hallways, workshops, hotels, schools, or public buildings. Emergency lighting includes both fixtures for illuminating escape and rescue routes and illuminated emergency exit signs. Modern LED emergency lighting is energy-efficient, has a long lifespan, and is available in many designs, such as for wall, ceiling, or surface mounting.
What types of emergency lighting are available?
Emergency fixtures with a built-in battery
With an emergency fixture featuring a built-in battery, the battery is integrated directly into the fixture. This solution is particularly suitable for smaller properties, individual parts of buildings, or for retrofitting into existing structures. The advantage is flexible installation, as each emergency fixture operates independently. It is important to regularly check the status of the battery and the fixture.
Centrally powered emergency lighting
In larger buildings, safety lighting is often powered by a central power supply. In this setup, multiple fixtures are connected to a shared battery system. This makes monitoring and maintenance easier and is particularly cost-effective when dealing with a large number of fixtures. Which solution makes sense depends on the building structure, the number of fixtures, and the maintenance concept.
Escape route signage and escape route lighting
Emergency lighting includes not only safety fixtures, but also illuminated escape route signage. Emergency exit lighting clearly indicates the direction of escape, while escape route lighting illuminates routes, stairs, and changes in direction. For many applications, LED escape route pictograms in accordance with DIN EN ISO 7010 are used.When choosing, pay attention to the correct viewing distance, the mounting situation, and whether a single- or double-sided sign is required.
Standards, operating time, and testing
You can find a comprehensive overview in All about emergency lighting: what you need to know. For the planning and use of emergency lighting, relevant regulations in Germany include DIN EN 1838, the Workplace Ordinance (Arbeitsstättenverordnung), and DIN VDE 0108, among others. Depending on the use of the building, different requirements apply regarding illuminance, marking, switching time, and operating duration. An emergency operation time of 1, 3, or 8 hours is often required. The crucial factor is that the safety lighting activates automatically in the event of a power failure and that escape routes remain reliably identifiable. Installation, commissioning, and periodic inspections must always be carried out by qualified professionals. Careful documentation of inspections and maintenance is equally important.
Important selection criteria for LED emergency luminaires
When purchasing emergency lighting, you should not only look at the design. The operating mode, battery life, and IP rating are also relevant. Depending on the project, non-maintained or maintained operation may be suitable. For humid, dusty, or sheltered outdoor areas, an appropriate IP rating is important, such as IP65. You can find assistance with your choice in Choosing the right IP rating. Luminaires with a self-test function, status indication, or replaceable components are also practical, as they simplify ongoing maintenance.
The mounting method also plays a role. Compact LED emergency luminaires are often used for hallways and stairwells, while highly visible escape route signage luminaires are useful in open spaces and near emergency exits.If you want to equip multiple parts of a building or are planning a larger project, MeinLED is happy to support you with technical advice, product selection, and project support.
FAQ about emergency lighting
What is the difference between emergency lighting and safety lighting?
In everyday language, both terms are often used interchangeably. Strictly speaking, safety lighting is the overarching term. This includes escape route lighting, anti-panic lighting, and illuminated escape route signage, among others. Emergency lighting generally describes the lighting that takes over in the event of a power outage.
What types of emergency lighting are available?
In principle, a distinction is made between systems with their own battery and centrally powered installations. In addition, there are various types of luminaires, such as safety luminaires for route lighting and escape route sign luminaires for emergency exits.Welke variant past, hangt af van de grootte van het gebouw, het gebruik en de onderhoudsinspanning.
Wanneer moet de noodverlichting branden?
De noodverlichting moet actief worden zodra de algemene stroomvoorziening voor de normale verlichting uitvalt en daardoor gevaar kan ontstaan. Dat geldt vooral voor vlucht- en reddingsroutes, trappen, richtingsveranderingen, nooduitgangen en, afhankelijk van het object, ook voor grotere open ruimtes.
Hoeveel lux moet noodverlichting hebben?
De vereiste verlichtingssterkte hangt af van het toepassingsgebied en de onderliggende norm. Voor vluchtwegen tot 2 meter breed wordt in de praktijk vaak verwezen naar de eisen van DIN EN 1838, volgens welke langs de middellijn in de regel minimaal 1 lx moet worden bereikt. De exacte uitwerking moet altijd per object worden gepland.
How long should an emergency light fixture operate during a power outage?
Depending on the application, typical operating durations are 1, 3, or 8 hours. The required duration depends on the building type, its use, and the safety concept. Therefore, when choosing LED emergency lighting with battery backup, always check the specified emergency operating duration of the respective model. You can find suitable replacement batteries under Emergency power batteries for emergency fixtures.
