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Building Emergency Safety System

Commissioning/Periodic
Inspection Certificate

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for

I.S. 3217 - Emergency Lighting

BOOK OF 5

I.S. 3217 CHECKLISTS AND CERTIFICATES USER INSTRUCTIONS

1.

The purpose of this certificate is to convey compliance to I.S. 3217. It is not intended to be used as a defect or snag list and
therefore should not be issued with deviations to the standard. Variations to the standard, if any are to be detailed on the
downloaded justification report and attached to the certificate.

2.

Deviations must be dealt with separately before certificates are issued.

3.

These certificates are to be used for both commissioning and periodic inspection.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Insert the certificate separator after the checklists.

Fill out the relevant checklist.
Insert the certificate separator after the green copy.
Fill out the top (premises owner) copy.
Include any necessary reference to a Justification Report (downloadable from approved body website).
If there are no variations send the white and yellow copies to their respective places.

1.

If there are variations, download a blank justification report, add to the certificate and then send the white and yellow
copies to their respective places.
or +
Certificate separator

Advise owner to be
laminate and keep
beside fire alarm panel

Commissioners Copy

Periodic Inspection checklist

Certificate separator

Commissioning checklist

Approved bodies copy

Declaration of Conformity
Premises owner copy

Approved bodies copy

Declaration of Conformity
Premises owner copy

To Premises owner
+
To Approved bodies

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If Justifiable
variations

Variations to I.S. 3217:2008

Justification Report
x3

www.RECI.ie
or
www.ECSSA.ie

Variations to I.S. 3217:2008

Justification
ReportCopy
Commissioners
x3

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Advise owner to be
laminate and keep
beside fire alarm panel

Variations to I.S. 3217:2008

Justification
ApprovedReport
bodies copy
x3
Variations to I.S. 3217:2008
Justification
DeclarationReport
of Conformity
x3 owner copy
Premises

To Premises owner
+
To Approved bodies

NOTE 1 The periodic checklist and the certificates refer to a 2011 version of the standard. This is to accommodate the next edition
of the standard under development at the time of printing these certificates.
NOTE 2 I.S. 3217:2008, clause B.5 refers to restrictions on those carrying out, design, installation and commissioning. The
development of the Building Emergency Safety System (BESS) scheme envisages a different approach by defining certain
types of installations that can be designed, installed and commissioned by the one operator.
defined installation
installation in a building, defined in Table 1, of such a size and simplicity that its design does not pose a serious risk of non
compliance with I.S. 3217
Table 1 Defined installations in building types
Building type

Limitation

Hotel, guest house

< 280
_

m2, maximum of two levels over basement and two final emergency exits

Office

< 560
_

m2, maximum of two levels and two final emergency exits

Shop

< 140
_

m2

Public house, restaurant, caf, canteen

Non residential building < 140 m2, maximum of one level and two final emergency exits

Emergency Lighting Commissioning

Checklist of Conformity to I.S. 3217:2008

Cert No.

REQUIREMENTS
clause
reference

(Warning: This list is not exhaustive, there are other important requirements in
I.S. 3217 that are not included in this checklist)

System
Conforms
YES

REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPE ROUTE SAFETY SIGN SYSTEM

7.7.2
7.7.3
Annex E

1. Visible and unambiguously indicate escape direction to the final exit(s).

2. Sign pictogram conforms to S.I. No. 132 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Signs)
Regulations 1995 and S.I. No. 299 2007, clause 160.2.
3. Viewing Distances are not exceeded.
4. Mounted between 2 m and 3 m from floor to base of sign.
5. Illuminated escape route signs are of maintained type.

5.2
n/a

7.5
7.6
7.2

1. Positioned within 2 m of all essential sites.

2. Emergency escape lighting is provided at all required sites.
3. There are at least 2 functioning emergency luminaires per escape route compartment
and each open area. (illuminated exit sign can count as one of these).
4. Failure of local circuit activates local emergency lighting.
5. Luminaires mounted at least 2 m above floor level.
6. System has installed a suitable and functioning test facility for simulating supply failure.
7. All emergency luminaires found to operate under test in emergency mode for 3 hours.
8. All emergency luminaires conform to EN 60598-2-22.
8. Automatic Test Systems comply with EN 62034
9. After 3 hour duration test charging indicators operate correctly.

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7.1
7.4
8.3
11.1
7.9.1
15.4.5
annex C

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM

REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPE ROUTE ILLUMINATION

6.2,6.3.6.4

7.8.2
6.3, 7.8.3
6.4

1. Under test conditions, minimum required illumination is achieved.

Note: This should be checked by taking lux readings as recommended in Annex A,
however if this is not possible, a visual inspection should be performed and confirm that
minimum recommended design spacing have not been exceeded.
2. High risk areas are illuminated to 10% of normal lighting illumination.
3. Uniformity requirements are met.
4. Twin spots do not exceed glare limits.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRAL BATTERY SYSTEMS (IF APPLICABLE)

9.3.2
7.1
9.2
9.3.3
9.4.3
9.4.4

1. System wiring segregated.

2. Central powered supply system conforms to EN 50171.
3. Central powered supply wiring to luminaires is using PH120 cable.
4. Joints are labelled.
5. Warning labels provided.
6. Slave luminaires compatible with central battery system.

Owing to the possibility of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting occurring shortly after a period of testing all tests shall be undertaken at times
of minimum risk. Alternatively, suitable temporary arrangements shall be made until the batteries have been recharged.

Signed .......................................................................................................... Date ...................................................................................

Commissioner BESS registration number ................ Print Name.........................
(when available)
Checklist to be retained by Commissioner for inspection

Emergency Lighting Annual Periodic Inspection Checklist

Cert No.
To which standard is the installation being verified (from fire safety certificate application)
I.S. 3217: 1989
I.S. 3217: 2008

I.S. 3217: 2011

Name/Address of Premises (state part of premises tested if applicable)................

............................
Date inspected.......

REQUIREMENTS
1989
clause
reference

2008
clause
reference

11.3

13.2

1. Log book shows system has been adequately checked and maintained.

8.2

13.1

2. Plans or lighting schedule available and correct.

6.8

5.2

3. Escape route safety signs unambiguously indicate escape direction to final exit(s).

6.6

7.5

4. Emergency luminaires positioned (within 2 m) at all required sites.

6.7

7.6

5. Emergency escape lighting is provided at all required sites.

7.4.2

8.3

6. System has installed a suitable and functioning test facility for simulating
supply failure.

9.1

11.1

7. All Emergency Luminaires found to operate in emergency mode after

3 hours test.

Annex D

Annex C 8. After duration test, all charging indicators operate correctly.

11.3

13.2

YES

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9. Log book has been updated after test is complete.

Annex E

Annex D 10. All emergency luminaires clean and undamaged and lamps in good condition.

n/a

7.2

11. There are at least 2 emergency luminaires per escape route compartment
and each open area. Note: applies to 2008 standard only.

15.4.5

12. Automatic Test Systems failures reported after 3 hour test have been
rectified and all alarms reset.

n/a

System
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(Warning: This list is not exhaustive, there are other requirements in

I.S. 3217 that are not included in this checklist.
For a more comprehensive information refer to the standard)

13.3.4

15.4.4
13. For Central Powered Systems only, annual test results satisfactory,
Annex D see I.S. 3217 for what needs to be tested, (n/a if not applicable).

13.3.4

15.4.4
14. For Engine driven generating plant only, does the system pass all test
Annex D requirements.

List areas on customer site that could not be tested as part of this Declaration e.g. lift shaft.

Owing to the possibility of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting occurring shortly after a period of testing all tests shall be undertaken
at times of minimum risk. Alternatively, suitable temporary arrangements shall be made until the batteries have been recharged.

Signed .......................................................................................................... Date ...................................................................................

Commissioner BESS registration number ................ Print Name.........................
(when available)
Checklist to be retained by Periodic Inspector for inspection

For all I.S. 3217 installations Premises owner copy

Declaration of Conformity for Emergency Lighting:
Commissioning new Installations
Annual Periodic Inspection

Cert No.

or
1989 2008 2011

Name/Address of Premises (state part of premises tested if applicable)................

............................
Date inspected.......
Commissioning only (put N/A if not applicable)
Installation performed by...................On behalf of (company)..........
.................................Electrical Contractor Reg. number................

Design performed by ................ On behalf of (company)...........

Commissioning and Periodic Inspection

Periodic Inspection only

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Drawings numbers used ......................................................

Log book available and maintained

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List areas on premises owner site that could not be certified as part of this declaration e.g. lift shaft,
landlord area etc.

Are there justifiable variations from the standard

(if ticked attach detailed justification report)

Note: A justifiable variation is an alternative engineered solution that is acceptable on the basis that the fabric of the building or its use
prevents compliance with a particular clause of the standard.

I hereby certify that the Emergency Lighting System at the above premises has been inspected, tested and/or
commissioned by me in accordance with the requirements of the relevant version(s) of I.S. 3217.
I confirm my competence to undertake this work and to the best of my knowledge and ability the installation outlined
above complies with the Standard except as outlined on the attached variations justification report (if any).

Signed .............................................................................................. Date ..................................................................

BESS registration number .................................................................................................................
Warning: BESS registration number must be provided after 31st July 2011
Print Name................................................................................................................................................
Contact Telephone No. .................................................................................................................................................
Declaration is for and on behalf of (company) ..................................................
Note: A commissioner may only Design, Install and Commission an installation if it is a defined installation as described in the rules
of the BESS scheme.

Commissioning certificate should be stored in a Fire Safety Register log book and a framed or laminated
copy mounted on the wall beside the fire alarm panel

For all I.S. 3217 installations Approved Body copy

Declaration of Conformity for Emergency Lighting:
Commissioning new Installations
Annual Periodic Inspection

Cert No.

or
1989 2008 2011

Name/Address of Premises (state part of premises tested if applicable)................

............................
Date inspected.......
Commissioning only (put N/A if not applicable)
Installation performed by...................On behalf of (company)..........
.................................Electrical Contractor Reg. number................

Design performed by ................ On behalf of (company)...........

Commissioning and Periodic Inspection

Periodic Inspection only

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Drawings numbers used ......................................................

Log book available and maintained

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List areas on premises owner site that could not be certified as part of this declaration e.g. lift shaft,
landlord area etc.

Are there justifiable variations from the standard

(if ticked attach detailed justification report)

Note: A justifiable variation is an alternative engineered solution that is acceptable on the basis that the fabric of the building or its use
prevents compliance with a particular clause of the standard.

I hereby certify that the Emergency Lighting System at the above premises has been inspected, tested and/or
commissioned by me in accordance with the requirements of the relevant version(s) of I.S. 3217.
I confirm my competence to undertake this work and to the best of my knowledge and ability the installation outlined
above complies with the Standard except as outlined on the attached variations justification report (if any).

Signed .............................................................................................. Date ..................................................................

BESS registration number .................................................................................................................
Warning: BESS registration number must be provided after 31st July 2011
Print Name................................................................................................................................................
Contact Telephone No. .................................................................................................................................................
Declaration is for and on behalf of (company) ..................................................
Note: A commissioner may only Design, Install and Commission an installation if it is a defined installation as described in the rules
of the BESS scheme.

Commissioning certificate should be stored in a Fire Safety Register log book and a framed or laminated
copy mounted on the wall beside the fire alarm panel

For all I.S. 3217 installations Commissioner copy

Declaration of Conformity for Emergency Lighting:
Commissioning new Installations
Annual Periodic Inspection

Cert No.

or
1989 2008 2011

Name/Address of Premises (state part of premises tested if applicable)................

............................
Date inspected.......
Commissioning only (put N/A if not applicable)
Installation performed by...................On behalf of (company)..........
.................................Electrical Contractor Reg. number................

Design performed by ................ On behalf of (company)...........

Commissioning and Periodic Inspection

Periodic Inspection only

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Drawings numbers used ......................................................

Log book available and maintained

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List areas on premises owner site that could not be certified as part of this declaration e.g. lift shaft,
landlord area etc.

Are there justifiable variations from the standard

(if ticked attach detailed justification report)

Note: A justifiable variation is an alternative engineered solution that is acceptable on the basis that the fabric of the building or its use
prevents compliance with a particular clause of the standard.

I hereby certify that the Emergency Lighting System at the above premises has been inspected, tested and/or
commissioned by me in accordance with the requirements of the relevant version(s) of I.S. 3217.
I confirm my competence to undertake this work and to the best of my knowledge and ability the installation outlined
above complies with the Standard except as outlined on the attached variations justification report (if any).

Signed .............................................................................................. Date ..................................................................

BESS registration number .................................................................................................................
Warning: BESS registration number must be provided after 31st July 2011
Print Name................................................................................................................................................
Contact Telephone No. .................................................................................................................................................
Declaration is for and on behalf of (company) ..................................................
Note: A commissioner may only Design, Install and Commission an installation if it is a defined installation as described in the rules
of the BESS scheme.

Commissioning certificate should be stored in a Fire Safety Register log book and a framed or laminated
copy mounted on the wall beside the fire alarm panel