🔥 Fire Safety · Emergency Lighting

When the lights go out,
your people need to see the way out.

Emergency lighting is critical in a power cut or evacuation — and it's one of the most commonly under-maintained systems in commercial buildings. We make sure yours works, every test, every time.

BS 5266 Compliant Escape Route Lighting Monthly & Annual Testing Install & Service Self-Test Systems Available

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement in almost every non-domestic building. In the event of a power failure — which is often an early sign of a serious fire — it provides the illumination that allows people to find their way to exits safely. Without it, a building can become very dangerous, very quickly.

We install, test and maintain emergency lighting for all building types, from simple self-contained luminaires to complex central battery systems across multi-storey buildings. All work is carried out to BS 5266.

Testing is where most buildings fall short. Monthly flick tests get missed. Three-hour annual tests aren't completed properly. We manage the testing programme for our clients and provide clear documentation — so you always have a complete picture of your system's performance.

Types of emergency lighting we install

Maintained and non-maintained self-contained luminaires
Central battery emergency lighting systems
Self-test emergency lighting with automated reporting
Escape route and open area (anti-panic) lighting
High-risk task area emergency lighting
Exit signs and emergency exit signage

Everything covered, start to finish.

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Design & Specification

System design to BS 5266 Part 1, ensuring the correct type and level of illumination across all escape routes, exits and risk areas.

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Installation

Professional installation of all luminaires, wiring and central battery systems by our qualified engineers.

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Monthly Testing Programme

We can carry out or manage your monthly flick tests — or help you set up a self-test system that does it automatically.

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Annual Duration Test

Full three-hour duration test in accordance with BS 5266, with a detailed certificate and any defects clearly documented.

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Certification

Emergency lighting completion and periodic inspection certificates, held on record and available whenever you need them.

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Remedial Works

Fast replacement of failed luminaires, batteries and fittings to keep your system fully operational.

Simple, straightforward, fully managed.

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Survey & design

We survey your building, identify all escape routes and risk areas, and design a system that meets BS 5266 requirements.

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Installation

Our engineers install luminaires and any central battery equipment with minimum disruption to the building.

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Test & commission

We carry out a full commissioning test, issue a completion certificate, and explain the ongoing testing requirements.

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Testing & maintenance

We manage your monthly, six-monthly and annual testing programme — and provide clear records after every visit.

What makes our emergency lighting service different.

We do things properly — and we've been doing them that way since 2015. Here's what that means for you.

We manage the testing so you don't have to

Monthly and annual testing requirements are easy to miss. We schedule and manage your entire programme so nothing slips through.

Clear documentation every time

After every test visit, you get a clear report — what was tested, what passed, what failed, and what we've done about it.

Self-test systems available

For clients who want total confidence without the admin, we install automated self-test systems that monitor themselves and flag issues automatically.

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Test types managed
Monthly, 6-monthly, Annual
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Reports after every visit
100%
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Client retention rate
98%
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Years in business
10+

Common Questions

Things people usually ask us.

How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
Under BS 5266, emergency lighting should be tested monthly (a short functional test) and annually (a full three-hour duration test). Results must be recorded. Failures should be rectified promptly.
What is a central battery system?
Rather than each luminaire having its own battery, a central battery system powers multiple luminaires from one central unit. Central systems are generally more reliable, easier to monitor and better suited to larger or more complex buildings.
What happens if emergency lighting fails during an inspection?
A failed emergency lighting system could result in a fire authority enforcement notice. More importantly, it leaves your building genuinely unsafe. Our proactive maintenance approach means most issues are caught before they become a problem.
Can you install self-testing emergency lighting?
Yes. Self-test systems use built-in electronics to automatically carry out and log the required tests — reducing the admin burden and providing a more reliable testing record. We can install self-test systems in new installations and retrofit them to existing buildings.

Need emergency lighting for your buildings?

Talk to us today. We'll give you a straight answer on what you need and a clear, competitive quote — no obligation.

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Or call us on 01256 533090 — we're always happy to chat.