Professional emergency lighting installation, maintenance and testing for commercial premises across Darlington, Teesside and the North East. Fully certificated to BS 5266-1.
BS 5266-1 sets out clear requirements for how often emergency lighting must be tested and what each test involves. All tests must be recorded in a logbook kept on the premises.
A brief visual check carried out every week to confirm the emergency lighting system is operational. This is typically done by the premises manager or responsible person.
A more thorough test carried out each month to simulate a mains power failure and confirm all luminaires operate correctly on battery power.
A full-rated duration test carried out once a year by a competent electrician. This verifies that the batteries can sustain the system for its full rated period — typically 3 hours.
Whether you need a straightforward system for a small office or a comprehensive installation across a larger commercial property, we design and install emergency lighting systems that meet the requirements of your premises and satisfy BS 5266-1.
Illuminates corridors, stairwells and exit routes to allow safe evacuation in the event of a power failure.
Anti-panic lighting for larger open areas such as shops, warehouses and halls to prevent panic during evacuation.
Maintained and non-maintained illuminated exit signs clearly indicating escape routes and fire exits.
For areas where machinery or processes need to be safely shut down before evacuation can take place.
Replacement of failing luminaires, batteries and control gear on existing systems to restore compliance.
Full written test records, certificates and logbook setup so you have complete documentation for compliance purposes.
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for most non-domestic buildings and shared residential premises. If people use the building and could be at risk during a power failure, it almost certainly applies.
All offices, retail units, workshops and business premises where staff or the public are present.
Industrial premises and warehouses, particularly where machinery is operated or staff work in low-light conditions.
Houses in multiple occupation and residential apartment blocks where shared escape routes must be lit.
Restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms and leisure facilities where members of the public are present.
Schools, colleges and training facilities — emergency lighting is essential wherever children or vulnerable people are present.
GP surgeries, dental practices, care homes and any premises providing health or care services.
Under BS 5266-1, emergency lighting requires a brief weekly flick test, a monthly function test and a full annual duration test. All tests must be recorded in a logbook kept on the premises. The annual test must be carried out by a competent person and a certificate issued on completion.
Failure to test and maintain emergency lighting can result in your premises failing a fire safety inspection, invalidating your insurance and — in serious cases — prosecution under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Keeping an up-to-date logbook and annual certificate demonstrates compliance.
The annual full duration test requires the emergency lighting to run on battery power for its full rated period — typically three hours. The time on site depends on the size of the premises and the number of luminaires, but you should expect to be without mains-powered emergency lighting for the duration of the test.
BS 5266-1 is the British Standard for emergency lighting. It specifies the design, installation, commissioning and ongoing testing and maintenance requirements for emergency lighting systems in non-domestic premises. Compliance with this standard is required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Yes — we carry out the full annual emergency lighting test, check all luminaires, verify battery capacity and issue an emergency lighting certificate on completion. We also provide a written record for your logbook. Call or WhatsApp us to arrange a visit.
Yes — we provide emergency lighting installation and testing across Darlington, Teesside, Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland and surrounding areas across the North East.
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