The new version of DIN EN 50172 VDE 0108-100:2024-10 “Emergency lighting systems” was published at the beginning of October 2024. The normative changes affect all operators of buildings and systems with emergency lighting.

The performance and reliability of the devices and equipment used must now comply with the latest safety standards. More extensive requirements also apply to the initial inspection, handover documentation, inspection log and maintenance. The standard also provides detailed instructions for carrying out on-site measurements in order to obtain accurate and reliable results.

There are also new recommendations for operating durations and activation times in order to optimize the performance of the systems depending on the application. Particularly in exceptional situations - such as temporary shutdowns or longer power outages - special timers should be used or systems switched off to ensure continued safety. The annex now also contains requirements for the design of the system cabling.

The standard refers to safety lighting for escape routes, for workplaces with special hazards, local lighting and anti-panic lighting.