- Standard Rate
- £450.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £355.00 +VAT
- Fire Safety
- Lighting
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.
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.
Siegfried Kwame Yeboah
Lecturer
Siegfried is currently a Senior Lecturer in Building Services Engineering at School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University (LSBU). Prior to joining LSBU, he was an Assistant Professor in Building Services Engineering/Building Physics at the University of Nottingham’s overseas campus in China. Siegfried has over 15 years research and teaching experience in Building Services Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering (Sustainable Energy Technologies) from the University of Nottingham. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), qualified Advance HE External Examiner, a Chartered Engineer, and a Member of CIBSE (MCIBSE).
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International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. Delegates residing outside of the UK, will need to complete a ‘Public Course Booking Form’.
If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
Next Steps
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.
Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.
Please be aware that parking is not available at the venue.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials via email. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.
In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.
What is included?
- Full-day training led by an industry expert
- CPD certificate upon completion
- PDF course materials
- Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)
CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts.
Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.
Further discounts are available for group bookings.
To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660
To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.