Emergency lighting is a critical safety feature in any building, providing illumination during power failures or emergency evacuations. Properly designed and maintained emergency lighting systems help occupants navigate safely to exits, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This course offers comprehensive training on system design, installation, periodic inspection, and testing based on I.S. 3217. Participants will learn about emergency escape lighting, standby lighting, and best practices for ensuring these systems function effectively when needed most. Whether you work in facility management, electrical engineering, or fire safety, this training will help you meet regulatory standards and enhance building safety.
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PCCE Course Reference – EL2
I.S.3217:2023 Emergency Lighting
1-Day Review & Design Principles Course
Course Developer: PCCE Training (Paul Condron Consulting Engineer Ltd)
Tutor: Paul Condron, Chartered Engineer, Registered Consulting Engineer
A revised issue of this Standard/Document was released after some delays, in September 2023. This is now I.S.3217:2023.
PCCE Emergency Lighting Courses have been updated in respect of this revision and now address this revised Standard/Document.
This 1-day Review/Design Principles Course is designed to advise users of the Standard/Document to the extent that will allow them to develop their skills in the understanding and application of I.S.3217, taking account of the changes made in this revised document.
The modules will introduce attendees to the principles of Emergency Lighting design to the extent needed to determine and apply the requirements of the Standard.
The course is also designed and presented to allow Attendees to assess and develop their competence to carry out any or all of the following in accordance with the requirements and specifications of Irish Legislation and the Irish National Standard:
Design
Install
Commission
Service
Maintenance
Module 1: Introduction; Background; Transition
Module 2: Scope and Need for Emergency Lighting
Module 3: Legislation; Definitions
Module 4: Emergency Lighting Fundamentals
Module 5: Emergency Lighting Systems
Module 6: Design (Updated and expanded in 2018)
Module 7: Installation and Test Facilities
Module 8: Commissioning
Module 9: Handover
Module 10: User Responsibilities and Service (Maintenance & Inspection)
Module 11: Annexes
Module 1: Introduction; Background; Transition
Course overview
Fire Safety Certificate implications
Transition
Module 2: Scope and Need for Emergency Lighting
Module 3: Legislation; Definitions
Module 4: Emergency Lighting Fundamentals
Basis of Emergency Lighting Design
Escape Lighting types
Compliance requirements
Emergency Lighting Design Software
Product details
Working examples
System Integrity
Device Placement
Emergency Exit Signage
Module 5: Emergency Lighting Systems
Self-Contained Systems
Central Power Systems
Comparison and effectiveness of light sources
Module 6: Design
Design requirements overview
Design definitions
Practical Design workshops and guidance
Emergency Lighting Design Process
Design detail with examples
Design Certification
Module 7: Installation and Test Facilities
Control Equipment
Test facilities
Cable systems
Batteries
Module 8: Commissioning
Commissioning process
Commissioning Certification
Handover documentation
Module 9: User Responsibilities and Service (Maintenance & Inspection)
User Responsibilities
Service and Maintenance Scheduling
Service Provider actions
Certification
Module 10: Annexes
All parties who are currently involved in any aspect of the works covered by the Standard should attend this course in order to continue to provide a service that will comply with the revised requirements of the new Standard.
These would include:
Local Authorities: Fire Officers, Planners, Housing Engineers; Designers (where Emergency Lighting systems form part of their remit)
Designers: Fire Engineering Consultants
Building Services Designers: (Consulting Engineers)
Architects
Contractors providing Design Services
Facilities Managers
Installers: Contractors who install Emergency Lighting cabling and systems
Commissioning Parties
System Suppliers: Manufacturers and suppliers of Emergency Lighting systems
Emergency Lighting System Service and Maintenance Companies
Paul Condron
Chartered Building Services Engineer; Registered Consulting Engineer. Over 48 years’ experience in the design and specification of Emergency Lighting systems.
NSAI I.S.3217 and I.S.3218 Fire Safety Standards committees member until 2021.
Course developer and presenter.
There will be an open-book test on the presented information for certification.
All participants will receive a PCCE Training Award Certificate for successful completion of the training day above. This will require a pass mark in the Test.
An ‘Attendance Only’ Certificate is awarded for those who do not achieve a ‘Pass’ level in the test.
The course qualifies for 1-day CPD from Engineers Ireland which is provided to all participants.
PCCE Course Reference – EL3
1-Day Emergency Lighting Service Provider (SP) Training
Incorporating the requirements of I.S.3217:2023
Course Reference:
PCCE_EL3 Issue R1: 22nd April 2024
Provide Emergency Lighting (EML) Service Providers (SP) with comprehensive details regarding their obligations and actions in providing a compliant service to EML installations under I.S.3217:2023
Include references to the differences between the Service requirements of both I.S.3217 and BS5266
Provide practical information on generic EML components and test equipment
Include sufficient technical information on EML as required of a Service Provider
There is no requirement for participants to have previously completed any other EML courses.
Provide an overview of EML theoretical principles to the extent required of a Service Provider under the Standard
Have attendees understand:
a. Their Service Provider (SP) role. With EML this includes the areas of:
Inspection
Testing
Servicing/Maintenance
b. Their obligations – legal and in respect of I.S.3217
Provide fundamental systems information:
a. Self-contained systems
b. Central powered systems
c. Testing:
CTU (Central Test Units)
ATS (Automatic Test Systems)
Understand the processes for proper Servicing of EML installations:
a. Appointments
b. Information needed by SP
c. Procedure to carry out a service
Service/Inspection Types:
a. User Servicing
b. Periodic / Annual / Special Services
c. Recording and reporting
d. Formats and how to complete compliant Service Reports in accordance with the latest issue of I.S.3217 and BS5266
Module 1: Introduction
Course Overview
Course Objectives
Module 2: EML Systems Standard I.S.3217:2023
What is Emergency Lighting
Component Elements
Basic principles:
Emergency Lighting
Exit Signage
Who can carry out EML Servicing?
Module 3: EML System Types
Wiring compliance
Typical wiring systems
Self-contained systems:
Common faults
Central powered systems
Testing:
CTU or Central Testing
ATS or Automatic Test Systems
Module 4: Service Provider Design Knowledge
Overview of basic design elements applicable to the Service Provider role
I.S.3217 vs BS5266 differences
Module 5: Testing and Test Facilities
CTUs
ATS
Test types
Module 6: Service Provider Appointment and Actions
Pre-appointment recommendations
What is required to be provided for a Service Provider
What is required to be provided by a Service Provider
Service Procedures
Module 7: Electrical Works
Review of guidelines in Ireland for works that can be carried out by:
Non-electrical personnel
Registered Electrical Contractors
Module 8: Inspection and Testing
Service types – User: Daily / Weekly
UK/NI – Monthly
Service types normally contracted: Periodic / Annual
Module 9: Recording and Reporting
Comprehensive review of the various reporting certificates required under the standard:
Annual test reporting (Certificate C6)
Periodic testing reports (Certificate C7)
Report following Annual Inspection and Testing (Certificate C8)
Annex ‘D’ checklist
BS5266 Service Model certificates: M1; M2; M3
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Problem areas
Anything else you want to know about
The course is followed by an open-book test, which will be completed within 30 minutes.
Pass Mark: 65%
Achievement of a PASS grade: PCCE ‘Pass Level Achieved’ Certificate
Failure to achieve the PASS grade: PCCE ‘Certificate of Attendance’
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