Understanding IEC/EN 60598-2-22

This enhance-level course provides a focused and practical understanding of the IEC/EN 60598 standards as they apply specifically to emergency luminaires.

The course explores the additional and modified requirements set out in IEC/EN 60598-2-22 for emergency luminaires, and IEC/EN 60598-2-2 for recessed luminaires. It examines how these standards support Low Voltage Directive (LVD) conformity and establish essential criteria for classification, marking, construction, performance, and safety in emergency lighting systems.

Delivery Method

Self-paced, online

Who Is It For?

This course is perfect for technical, testing, design, or compliance professionals working with emergency luminaires, as well as specifiers, consultants, and facilities management teams responsible for specifying, installing, or maintaining compliant emergency lighting systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and scope of IEC/EN 60598-1, 60598-2-22, and 60598-2-2, and their role in supporting LVD compliance for electrical luminaires
• Understand the classification system, marking requirements, and constructional safety elements specific to emergency and recessed luminaires
• Apply the standard’s testing procedures and safety criteria to ensure product compliance and risk mitigation
• Recognise how IEC/EN 60598-2-22 and 60598-2-2 interact with the broader family of IEC/EN 60598 standards for specific luminaire types  
• Evaluate how compliance with these standards supports your responsibilities in design, manufacturing, inspection, specification, and regulatory assurance

Next Steps

After this course, you can progress to more of the Enhance level courses, available on our Profession Map.