Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting Testing & Maintenance
Ensuring Safe and Compliant Emergency Escape Routes
Electrical Testing UK & Installations provides reliable emergency lighting testing and maintenance services to ensure systems operate correctly when needed most. Our engineers carry out routine inspections and testing in line with current regulations, identifying faults and ensuring safe illumination of escape routes during power failures. Clear reporting and certification help you maintain compliance and protect building occupants.
Key Features Include
Nationwide Coverage
Our qualified engineers provide expert services across the UK, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are.
Compliance Guaranteed
We deliver every service in full accordance with UK electrical regulations, keeping your business safe and legally compliant.
Tailored Solutions
Every project is assessed individually so we can offer solutions that meet your specific requirements and business needs.
Experienced Engineers
Our team of skilled professionals brings years of technical expertise to every job, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Efficient & Reliable
We work efficiently to minimise disruption while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
Emergency Lighting (Testing & Maintenance)
What is Emergency Lighting?
Emergency lighting is a battery-backed lighting system that automatically activates when the main power supply fails. It is designed to provide illumination to help occupants safely evacuate a building in the event of a fire, power outage, or emergency situation.
What is the Purpose of Emergency Lighting?
The primary purpose of emergency lighting is to ensure safe visibility during an emergency. It helps guide people toward emergency exits, avoids panic, and prevents injuries by illuminating escape routes, stairwells, and high-risk areas when normal lighting fails.
How Frequently Should Emergency Lighting Be Tested?
According to UK regulations, emergency lighting should be tested monthly and annually:
•Monthly: A short functional test to ensure lights operate when power is off.
•Annually: A full-duration test (typically 3 hours) to confirm battery performance and full operation under emergency conditions.
All tests must be logged in a maintenance record.
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Where Should Emergency Lighting Be Used?
Emergency lighting should be installed in all non-domestic buildings, including:
- Commercial premises, offices, schools, hospitals, and rental properties
- Along escape routes, corridors, staircases, exit doors, and open areas
- Near fire equipment, first aid points, and high-risk machinery
This ensures safe evacuation and visibility during an emergency.
What Are the Emergency Lighting Regulations in the UK?
Emergency lighting must comply with BS 5266-1, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and BS EN 1838. These standards specify:
- Where emergency lights must be installed
- Testing and maintenance requirements
- Illumination levels and duration
Employers and building owners have a legal duty to ensure systems are compliant and fully functional at all times.
Our Work
Emergency Lighting
We test and maintain emergency lighting systems across commercial, industrial, and public sector properties, supporting safety and regulatory compliance.
National Coverage
We are a local Lincolnshire business, but with satellite offices in Peterborough, Cambridge, Nottingham and Enfield, no matter where you’re based in the UK, we can help. Just give us a call or drop us an email.
