Electrical Testing at Theatres
Emergency Lighting
An emergency lighting system should be provided, maintained and tested in accordance with the current relevant British Standard Specification.
The system provided in the premises and associated escape routes should fulfil the following functions:
- Indicate clearly the escape routes.
- Provide illumination along escape routes to allow safe movement towards and through the exits provided.
- Ensure that the fire alarm call points and fire fighting equipment provided along escape routes can be readily located.
- Provide illumination to external means of escape arrangements.
- Where people are unfamiliar with the premises, or there is provision for dimming of the lights and/or alcohol is consumed then generally Final Exits and intermediate luminaires must be on a Maintained System. (Illuminated at all times premises are in use)
All periodic tests and examinations shall be recorded in a logbook kept on the premises.
Fire Alarm
An approved means of giving warning in case of fire shall be provided. Where an electrical system is provided it should be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with the current relevant British Standard Specification. All periodic tests and examinations shall be recorded in a logbook kept on the premises.
Proper Maintenance of Premises
The electrical installations must comply with IEE or any other regulations in force in connection with the use of electricity. A qualified electrician shall inspect all electrical installations annually and the results and details of inspections must be recorded in a logbook kept on the premises.
Summary
Electrical Safety Inspections at theatres often include:
- Emergency Lighting
- Installation, maintenance and testing of Fire Alarm Systems
- Annual electrical inspection and testing