Emergency Lights for Residential Buildings: What the Australian Rules Say

Peter Kordabadi16 Aug, 2025Business

We often think of emergency lights and glowing exit signs as things for offices, shops, or big public venues. But what about where we live? Do houses or apartment buildings need them? Power cuts happen anywhere, and finding your way out in the dark or during an emergency is just as important at home. Let’s unpack the rules around emergency and exit lighting placement specifically for residential buildings in Australia.