Therefore I believe this means that if an individual toilet cubicle / closet has full height doors and is not subject to borrowed light from an emergency fitting nearby, an emergency light fitting must be installed within that cubicle / closet. The regulation is very clear and refers to toilet areas exceeding 8m2 or without borrowed light shall be provided with emergency lighting. I am interested in seeing the views of others, it may even start a debate :Īll emergency lighting within buildings of a non-domestic type should be installed, designed and verified in accordance with BS 5266 – (Part 1: Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises)īS 5266- relevant areas requiring emergency lighting is detailed within 5.2.8- Siting of luminaires.Ī specific regulation 5.2.8.5 detailed within this section refers to Toilet facilities and changing rooms (multi closet facilities).
