CPD & Training

IS 3217 Emergency lighting

This short review course is designed to update existing users of the 1989 Code of Practice with the changes in the new standard, to allow them to continue with their activities under the new requirements of the standard. The revised Standard now dictates a requirement for Emergency Lighting on Building sites.

Several parts of the revised standard are conflicting and need careful review including the apparent need for specific qualifications to carry out Emergency Lighting works and Registration. In addition there is a need to closely review the requirements for emergency lighting in specific premises types.

Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Date: 8th July 2010
Session time: 9.00am to 11.30am, registration at 8.30am
Fee: Engineers Ireland Members: €95 Non-Members: €125
CPD credits: 0.25

Overview

IS3217, the Irish Standard for Emergency Lighting, was updated in 2008 after almost 20 years. The new standard, while similar to the previous issue, contains many changes that reflect:

Integration with other EU Standards. This produces some confusion in the revised Standard
Significant changes to the amount of Emergency luminaires required on most projects
A degree of confusion in terminology and application requirements.
The increase in relevant reference standards

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:

The background to the standard
Legislative status
The need for emergency lighting
Definitions
Reference documents
Changes to general design criteria
Choice of system
System changes
Certification procedures
Changes to the annexes

Programme

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Design
Module 3: Installation
Module 4: Service and Maintenance
Module 5: User Responsibilities
Module 6: Certification and Annexes

Who should attend?

Fire officers
Planners
Housing engineers
Fire engineering consultants
Building services designers
Architects
Contractors who install emergency lighting cabling and systems
Manufacturers and suppliers of emergency lighting systems
Parties who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of emergency lighting systems in their premises, such as property management companies

Trainer's Profile

Paul Condron, Chartered Building Services Engineer, Registered Consulting Engineer.

Paul has over 35 years experience in the design and specification of fire alarm systems, and is an NSAI Fire Safety Standards committee member. He developed and will present this course.

Special requirements

Participants must have a working knowledge of the existing IS3217 Code of Practice, and are requested to have (or purchase on the course) a copy of the new standard.