Lighting Technology, 2nd Edition

13

Working lights and emergency systems

 

Introduction

In any area used for entertainment, there will be a requirement for four types of lighting:

1. Lighting for performance.
2. Lighting for working practices when the performance lights are not in use.
3. Lights provided for the benefit of audiences.
4. In the event of failure of the performance lighting, the working lights or the house lighting, an emergency lighting system has to be provided.

Houselights and working lights tend to describe lighting systems that may be achieving a somewhat similar result. In theatres, we would describe houselights as those used to illuminate the auditorium for the benefit of the audience. Working lights are used in the more technically orientated areas of the installation. ...