Sets out requirements for the design, installation and operation of electric emergency evacuation lighting systems for buildings. Object is to provide visual conditions which will alleviate panic and permit safe evacuation of the building's occupants should this be necessary in the event of failure of the electrical supply to the normal lighting. Does not specify types of buildings nor particular locations which should be provided with emergency evacuation lighting. Different requirements are specified for application in Australia and New Zealand, particularly with respect to the spacing of emergency luminaires.

First published in Australia as part of AS 2293.1-1979. Second edition 1983. Third edition 1987. First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 6742:1971. AS 2293.1-1987 and NZS 6742:1971 jointly revised and designated in part as AS/NZS 2293.1:1995.