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P4 reflects on the latest developments in emergency lighting

The capability to safely evacuate people from a building in the event of an interruption to mains power supply can be a matter of life or death, so the importance of emergency lighting should not be underestimated.

Facilities Managers need to be aware of legal requirements imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and British Standard BS 5266. It is easy to get bogged down with the unenvious task of manually testing emergency lighting, knowing that if they fail to achieve the minimum testing requirements of a monthly functional test and annual duration test, profound consequences including fines and potentially imprisonment, are just around the corner. Rest assured however, that P4 is constantly innovating to make staying compliant and fully prepared in the event of an emergency easier than ever.

Self-testing technology represents the most important innovation in emergency lighting. Pioneered by P4 over 30 years ago, standalone self-testing fittings removed the need for Facilities Managers to manually test emergency lighting on key switch circuits, while internal batteries added increased resilience compared to traditional central battery systems.

The technology developed into P4’s addressable ‘Link’ system, currently installed in over 25% of NHS trusts, providing centrallised management of emergency lighting and automated status notifications. Wireless communication systems followed culminating with the recent release of our FMT self-healing wireless mesh system and Cloud integration – emergency lighting in multiple sites can now be managed from one intuitive portal.

Innovation in LiFePO4 batteries and long-life LED technology has also enabled P4 to introduce a 10-year warranty on all emergency luminaires and exit signs for further peace of mind.

Reliability, greater communication, and compliance made easy means that more buildings are safer for occupiers. With pressure on the purse and compliance, the only way forward surely must be embracing technological advancements and simplifying the challenges of today.

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