Emergency Lighting
Emergency and exit lighting power and battery sizing
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Egress Path Length | m |
| Egress Path Width | m |
| Number of Exit Signs | - |
| Battery Voltage | V |
| Generator Backup? | — |
| Luminaire Wattage | W |
| Exit Sign Wattage | W |
| Other Emergency Load | W |
| Generator Efficiency | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Emergency Lighting calculator do?
- Emergency and exit lighting power and battery sizing. It references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Emergency Lighting calculator use?
- The Emergency Lighting calculator references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- What inputs does the Emergency Lighting calculator need?
- The Emergency Lighting calculator takes 9 inputs: Egress Path Length (m), Egress Path Width (m), Number of Exit Signs, Battery Voltage (V), Generator Backup?, Luminaire Wattage (W), Exit Sign Wattage (W), Other Emergency Load (W), Generator Efficiency.
- Is the Emergency Lighting calculator verified?
- Emergency Lighting is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.