Open Area Emergency Lighting
Open area emergency lighting—sometimes called anti-panic lighting—helps people move safely across larger spaces to reach defined escape routes when normal power fails. iComply specify and install open area emergency lighting across the North West for halls, open-plan offices, retail floors and similar spaces under BS 5266. From Stockport we ensure coverage is even enough to prevent panic without over-lighting or glare.
About Open Area Emergency Lighting
Open area emergency lighting—sometimes called anti-panic lighting—helps people move safely across larger spaces to reach defined escape routes when normal power fails. iComply specify and install open area emergency lighting across the North West for halls, open-plan offices, retail floors and similar spaces under BS 5266. From Stockport we ensure coverage is even enough to prevent panic without over-lighting or glare.
Open areas fail compliance when only perimeter exit signs are fitted and the centre of the room drops into darkness. We map furniture layouts, mezzanines and obstructions, then place luminaires to achieve suitable emergency illuminance. LED solutions reduce load and simplify battery maintenance compared with older gear trays. Systems are commissioned with records that distinguish open area fittings from pure escape route heads, helping future engineers maintain the design intent. For multi-use halls we also consider high-risk tasks that may need higher emergency levels when activities warrant it.
- ●Open area / anti-panic coverage design for large spaces
- ●Even emergency illuminance to reach escape routes
- ●LED fittings suited to halls, offices and retail floors
- ●Commissioning records that preserve design intent
Part of our Emergency Lighting service · Related: Emergency Lighting System
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Open Area Emergency Lighting FAQ
Do small rooms need open area emergency lighting?+
Small rooms may be covered by escape route principles or local design judgement; larger open spaces more often need dedicated open area lighting under BS 5266 guidance.
Can existing downlights be converted for open area emergency use?+
Some luminaires accept emergency conversion modules if optical performance remains adequate; otherwise dedicated emergency heads are specified.
Will open area lights stay on all the time?+
They may be maintained or non-maintained depending on design. We configure operation to match use of the space.
Quote for Open Area Emergency Lighting
Price on application after scope. No catalogue fee. Stockport base, with North West coverage and further travel quoted where the service is published.