AS/NZS 2293.1:2018

AS NZS 2293.1 2018 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. Also known as AS2293 emergency lighting standards.

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.

Originated in Australia as AS2293.1-1979.
Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6742.1:1971.
Previous New Zealand edition AS/NZS2293.1:1998.
Previous Australian edition AS2293.1-2005.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS2293.1:2018.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (May 2021).