AS/NZS 2293.1, 1st – Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part 1: System design, installation and operation

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and installation of emergency lighting
and illuminated emergency exit signage systems for buildings. Central battery, single point
and self-contained systems are included.

The scope of this Standard does not include the following:
(a) Constructional (including appearance) requirements for emergency luminaires and
exit signs.
NOTE: These requirements can be found in AS/NZS 2293.3.

(b) Requirements for maintaining an emergency lighting installation once installed.
NOTE: These requirements can be found in AS/NZS 2293.2.

(c) Specification of the types of buildings or particular spaces that are required to be
provided with emergency lighting.
NOTE: For Australia this is set out in the NCC.

(d) Requirements for emergency lighting of the interior of lift cars.
NOTE: For Australia these requirements can be found in the NCC. The NCC contains
deemed-to-satisfy provisions for lift car emergency lighting.

(e) Requirements for high-risk task area lighting.

(f) Requirements for stand-by lighting.

(g) Requirements for emergency lighting on construction sites.
NOTE: These requirements can be found in AS/NZS 3012.

(h) Requirements for emergency lighting in vehicular sections of roadway tunnels.
NOTE: These requirements can be found in AS/NZS 1158.5 and further guidelines are
published by Austroads, the association of Australasian road transport and traffic agencies.

(i) Requirements for rail tunnels, rail yards, concourse and platforms
NOTE: These requirements are specified by the relevant rail authority.