What is an emergency lighting device list for?
It records every emergency luminaire and exit sign by location, mode and rated duration, to support commissioning, periodic testing and maintenance.
BS 5266
Emergency Lighting Device List App (BS 5266)
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A device list is the schedule of every emergency luminaire and exit sign in a building, set out by location, mode and rated duration. It supports commissioning, periodic testing and maintenance, and forms part of the emergency lighting documentation.
TradePlanr lets you build an unbounded schedule of luminaires on site, with the system details recorded alongside.
Issue a clean, branded PDF schedule for the log book or the responsible person.
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What it covers
- The system type, rated duration and test facility
- An unbounded schedule of luminaires and exit signs
- Location for each fitting
- Type and mode (maintained / non-maintained)
- Rated duration and notes
When it's required
A device list is used at commissioning, during periodic testing and for maintenance, wherever an accurate record of the emergency luminaires is needed.
It supports the BS 5266 completion and periodic test certificates and the log book.
How to issue it in TradePlanr
- 1
Record the system
Add the system type, rated duration and test facility.
- 2
List the luminaires
Add each luminaire and exit sign with its location, type, mode and rated duration.
- 3
Add notes
Record any notes against each fitting.
- 4
Issue the schedule
Produce a branded PDF device schedule for the log book.
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Frequently asked questions
How many luminaires can I add?
The schedule is unbounded — list as many luminaires as the installation has, and they paginate cleanly across the PDF.
Related certificates
Emergency Lighting Certificate (BS 5266)
Installation, commissioning and periodic test records for emergency lighting to BS 5266.
Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate
The monthly function and annual full-duration test certificate for emergency lighting.
Emergency Lighting Existing Site Compliance Certificate
The BS 5266-1 compliance assessment for an existing emergency lighting installation with no original records.
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