Mimic Panels for Life-Safety Generators – UK-Specific Designer’s Guide Key takeaway: Indicator for generators and smoke-control systems (commonly referred to as ‘mimic panel’, often marked “ESP – Emergency Stand-by Power Identification Panel”) should be provided at the main fire-alarm panel and/or fire-service interface points. In practice, when provided, it should connect the Generator Control Panel […]
Key Updates and Amendments Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) – Regulation 421.1.7 Amendment 2 (2022) Changes:BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 introduced mandatory AFDD requirements for single-phase AC final circuits supplying socket outlets with rated current not exceeding 32A in specific high-risk premises [1] [2] [3] [4]: Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB) – buildings at least 18 metres in height or […]
Here is a review and summary of digital handover requirements, O&M record management, and ISO 19650 application as outlined in CIBSE Guide M8 (2023) and Regulation 38, with new recommendations for Soft Landings, Golden Thread recordkeeping, and Fire Safety Information Packs for Gateway 3. CIBSE Guide M8 (2023) Digital Handover and Documentation Requirements Key Digital […]
BS 5266‑1:2025 – whats changed? Status & scope. The new edition was published on 29th and came into effect on 31 October 2025, withdrawing BS 5266-1:2016. It is intended to be read with BS EN 50172:2024 (emergency escape lighting systems) and BS EN 1838:2024 (performance requirements). Terminology & concepts. BS 5266‑1:2025 adopts the term “emergency local area lighting” and provides an […]
