Emergency Lighting Services
(Installation & Testing)

For any non-domestic premises where people work, visit, or stay, emergency lighting is a statutory requirement under fire safety legislation. The exact extent depends on the size, layout, and use of the building, but in the vast majority of commercial, industrial, and public premises, an appropriately designed system is something you’re legally obliged to have in place, test regularly, and document.

Current standards require a brief functional test every month and a full duration test once a year. The monthly test confirms each unit illuminates when the supply is interrupted, while the annual test runs each luminaire for its full rated duration to make sure it can perform when it really matters. Both tests need to be properly recorded in a log book that’s available for inspection.

A maintained luminaire is one that’s lit at all times during normal operation, switching to its battery supply if the mains fails. A non-maintained luminaire only illuminates when the mains supply is lost, sitting dormant the rest of the time. Maintained units are typically used for exit signs that need to be visible at all times, while non-maintained units are often used for escape route and open area lighting.

Yes, absolutely. We’re happy to take on the testing and maintenance of an existing installation, whether it’s recently installed or has been in place for years. We’ll start with a full inspection to make sure everything is in good working order and properly compliant, then set up a regular testing schedule that takes the responsibility off your hands completely.

If a luminaire fails a functional or duration test, we’ll let you know straight away and explain what’s needed to put it right. In many cases, it’s a simple battery replacement or a faulty unit that needs swapping out. We’ll provide a quote for any remedial work and, with your approval, get the system back into a fully compliant state as quickly as possible.