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Standards · SANS 1464-22

SANS 1464-22

Luminaires — Particular requirements for emergency lighting. The South African product standard every emergency luminaire and exit sign must meet to be legally compliant.

What SANS 1464-22 covers

The standard sets minimum performance requirements for emergency luminaires: minimum lumen output during the emergency period, battery autonomy (≥1 hour for standard, longer for high-risk areas), thermal and ingress protection, and identification/labelling requirements.

Why it matters

Under the Physical Agents Regulations (effective 5 September 2026), only SANS 1464-22 certified luminaires count toward your compliance. Non-certified imports — even if they're cheaper — won't pass an OHS Act inspection.

The GELS range

Every GELS exit sign, bulkhead, downlight and emergency tube on this site is SANS 1464-22 certified. Test certificates available on request through the reseller portal or specifier email.

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