Sets out requirements for the design, installation and operation of electric emergency evacuation lighting systems for buildings, so as 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.

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. Second edition 1998.