A new emergency lighting registration scheme, established by industry stakeholders including the NSAI, ETCI and the Chief Fire Officers Association has just come into effect as of August 1, 2011. The scheme, to be known as the building emergency safety systems (BESS) scheme, was developed as a result of industry stakeholders identifying the need to regularise emergency lighting activities and will be operated along similar lines to the existing Register of Electrical Contractors scheme being operated by RECI and ECSSA. In order to become a member, practitioners must hold defined qualifications at Level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework. To date, over 300 people have availed of training through the NSAI which ensures they are eligible to apply for full membership. Membership of the BESS scheme will help to ensure all commissioning and inspection practitioners are aware of legal and other requirements, including those laid down in Irish Emergency Lighting Standard I.S. 3217.
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