Overview
When normal power fails, emergency lighting automatically illuminates escape routes, and exit/running-man signs mark the egress path and final exits — so occupants can evacuate safely.
Maintained vs non-maintained
- Maintained — lit continuously and stays lit on battery; used where sudden darkness causes panic (cinemas, malls, assembly halls) and for exit signs
- Non-maintained — off in normal use, switches on only when mains fails; the common type in offices and industrial premises
Key requirements
- Automatic operation on power loss
- Typically ≥ 90 minutes of emergency illumination
- Periodic function tests plus an annual full-duration test, with records for the authority
Standards
To NFPA 101 / BS 5266 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code.
What we provide — turnkey
- Supply of genuine, certified products
- Design & advice on the right specification for your building and its risks
- Installation & commissioning to code, inspection-ready
- Maintenance (AMC) — scheduled inspection, testing, refills and servicing
- Civil Defense approvals — drawings, NOCs and inspection coordination
Specifications
Exact specifications — capacity / rating, model, dimensions, certification and listing — depend on the product and your project. We confirm the precise specification and provide manufacturer datasheets on quotation. Request a datasheet or quote →
Warranty & terms
We supply genuine products covered by the manufacturer’s warranty; the exact warranty period and commercial terms are confirmed on your quotation. Installation workmanship is warranted, and an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) keeps the system serviced, certified and compliant year-round.
General guidance to help you choose. Final selection, sizing and approval follow the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice and your Civil Defence authority — our team confirms the right solution for your site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained?
Maintained fittings are always lit and stay on during a power cut (used for exit signs and panic-risk areas); non-maintained fittings come on only when the mains fails (common in offices).
How long must emergency lighting stay on?
Typically at least 90 minutes after a power failure, with an annual full-duration test recorded for the authority.