Emergency Lighting Testing
When illumination matters the most
Emergency lighting is an essential component of safety in a building. Naturally, the lighting must comply with the applicable requirements to be allowed on the market. These requirements are outlined in EN 60598-1. Additionally, certain lighting fixtures have specific requirements. The European standard applicable to emergency lighting fixtures is EN 60598-2-22. DEKRA is accredited to certify emergency lighting against this standard.
Our experts are here to assist you in swiftly and correctly bringing your lighting to the market. Even if you have developed a new innovative product for which there is no existing standard, we are eager to collaborate with you. We possess expertise in all types of lighting and fixtures.
Standards and certifications for emergency lighting
- EN 60598-2-22In the field of emergency lighting, there are various standards against which we test and certify. EN 60598-2-22 has two variants that DEKRA can test:- Self-contained emergency lighting
This emergency lighting is connected to the regular power supply. In case of emergency, the lighting switches to the battery contained within the fixture. Each luminaire has its own power source.- Centrally supplied emergency lighting
This emergency lighting does not have a battery but is centrally powered by a system that controls all emergency lighting. - ENECWe can also issue an ENEC certification for the battery of self-contained emergency lighting. This certification is exclusively for the battery and not for the fixture itself. At present, ENEC certification is not mandatory.
- EN 61347-2-13In addition to EN 60598-2-22, there is a specific standard for the LED driver of emergency lighting for which we are accredited: EN 61347-2-13.
- EN50171We certify Central Power Supply (CPS) systems, the systems that control emergency lighting, against the EN 50171 standard.
Our services related to emergency lighting
DEKRA offers various services for testing and certifying emergency lighting. We can assess different components of emergency lighting separately. This includes issuing the highly sought-after ENEC, ENEC+, and CB certificates for fixtures.
We are also accredited for UAE-CoC (United Arab Emirates Certificate of Compliance), a mandatory certification for the Middle East. We are recognized by the United Arab Emirates to issue this certificate from our location in Arnhem. This allows you to bring your emergency lighting to the market in the United Arab Emirates in a timely manner.
If you wish to market your product in Canada or the United States, you can have it tested for the cDEKRAus certification. Additionally, you can choose to have your product tested for the DEKRA Mark. This instantly signals that your product has been tested and deemed safe by an independent party.
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If you want to learn more about our testing and certification services for emergency lighting, request a free guidance session, where one of our experts can provide you with all the information.
