BS 8541-2:2011

Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction
Part 2: Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling

Note: ISO 22014 and ISO 22057 are under development to
supersede BS 8541, parts 1-6.

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Jarek Wityk

Emergency Lighting in Toilet Cubicles

Summary
1. If the toilet has borrowed light and is less than 8m square:
a. There is no need for emergency lighting, however,
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.
2. If the overall toilet has no borrowed light,
a. And the WC cubicles do not have full-size doors; there should be at least one emergency outside row of cubicles.
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.

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