Emergency Lighting
Design, installation, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems to BS 5266. Compliant with fire safety regulations and tailored to your premises.
What We Offer
A complete emergency lighting service from design through to ongoing maintenance.
Design & Specification
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266 and EN 1838. We assess your premises, produce a lighting layout, and specify the right luminaires for escape routes, open areas, and high-risk task areas.
Installation
Supply and installation of maintained and non-maintained emergency luminaires, exit signs, and central battery systems. Minimal disruption, full commissioning, and as-built documentation.
Monthly Function Testing
Brief simulated mains failure tests to confirm each luminaire operates correctly. Results recorded in your emergency lighting log book for fire safety compliance.
Annual Duration Testing
Full rated duration tests (typically 3 hours) to verify battery performance. Results documented with clear pass/fail reporting and recommendations for any replacements.
Types of Emergency Lighting Systems
We design, install, and maintain all types of emergency lighting systems.
Self-Contained Luminaires
Individual battery-backed emergency lights installed throughout your building. Cost-effective for smaller premises and easy to maintain.
Central Battery Systems
A central battery provides power to all emergency luminaires via a dedicated circuit. Ideal for larger buildings where centralised management reduces maintenance costs.
Maintained Luminaires
Emergency lights that operate all the time and switch to battery in a mains failure. Typically used in entertainment venues, cinemas, and areas with dim ambient lighting.
Non-Maintained Luminaires
Emergency lights that only illuminate during a mains failure. The standard choice for most commercial premises including offices, retail, and warehouses.
What Every Project Includes
- Site survey and risk assessment
- Emergency lighting design to BS 5266
- Luminaire selection and specification
- Supply and installation of all luminaires and signage
- Cable installation and termination
- Full commissioning and initial testing
- Emergency lighting log book setup
- As-built drawings and O&M documentation
- Monthly and annual testing programmes available
- Ongoing maintenance contracts
Legal Requirement
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement in all non-domestic premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Regular testing and maintenance must be documented and available for inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is emergency lighting a legal requirement?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for any non-domestic premises to ensure adequate emergency lighting is in place. This applies to offices, shops, factories, schools, hotels, and any workplace or public building.
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
Monthly function tests (a brief check that each luminaire operates) and an annual full duration test (typically 3 hours) are required. All results must be recorded in a log book and be available for fire safety inspections.
Can you upgrade our existing emergency lighting?
Absolutely. We regularly upgrade older emergency lighting systems to modern LED technology, which offers longer battery life, better light output, and lower maintenance costs. We can also extend coverage to meet current standards.
What happens if luminaires fail during testing?
We replace any failed luminaires or batteries during the same visit where possible. Failed units are documented in the test report, and replacements are quoted and fitted promptly to maintain compliance.
Do you provide maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer ongoing maintenance agreements covering monthly function tests, annual duration tests, battery replacements, and luminaire repairs. Contract clients receive priority scheduling and fixed pricing.
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Need emergency lighting installed or tested?
Contact us for a site survey, testing schedule, or maintenance agreement. We ensure your premises stay compliant and safe.