Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting Testing, Installation and Maintenance Across the UK
Electrical Testing UK designs, installs, tests and maintains emergency lighting systems for businesses, building owners and public sector organisations. In every case, we work in line with BS 5266-1 requirements.
In addition, our engineers carry out testing, resolve faults and provide certification and maintenance records, so you can support your fire safety compliance with confidence.
How Our Service Works
Testing and Maintenance
We carry out monthly and annual emergency lighting tests in line with BS 5266-1, with full records and certification provided.
Installation and Design
We design and install emergency lighting for new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades, ensuring full coverage of escape routes and key areas.
Fully Qualified Engineers
All work is carried out by our qualified in-house engineers across commercial, industrial, and public sector sites.
Clear Compliance Documentation
Every test and inspection is documented and certified for use with insurers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement authorities.
Fault Identification and Repair
Where faults are found, we carry out remedial work directly without the need for a separate contractor.
Emergency Lighting Testing, Installation and Maintenance
We carry out emergency lighting testing, installation and maintenance across all types of commercial building. In every case, we work to BS 5266-1 and the relevant legal requirements. As a result, your systems stay compliant, functional and properly documented.
- Commercial premises: monthly functional tests and annual full-duration tests, with certification after each visit.
- New builds and refurbishments: design and installation to BS 5266-1 and BS EN 1838, plus full testing and certification on completion.
- Maintenance and remedial work: we replace failed units, batteries and faulty wiring, so systems stay fully operational.
- Schools, hospitals and public sector buildings: testing and maintenance across complex sites with high footfall and strict compliance needs.
- Industrial and warehouse environments: systems designed and maintained for large-scale, high-risk operational areas.
Emergency Lighting: FAQs
What is emergency lighting and why is it a legal requirement?
Emergency lighting is a battery-backed system that activates during a power failure to light escape routes and exits. Because the law treats it as essential, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires it in commercial buildings. Therefore, you must maintain and test it to BS 5266-1.
How often must emergency lighting be tested?
You should run a short functional test every month. In addition, you must carry out a full three-hour discharge test once a year. Finally, you record every result in a logbook.
Where is emergency lighting required?
You need it on escape routes, staircases and final exits. Moreover, you need it near fire equipment, in plant rooms, and anywhere people could become disorientated during a power failure.
What happens when testing identifies faults?
First, we identify any failed units, battery issues or wiring faults. Then we repair them promptly. As a result, your system returns to full compliance.
Why Organisations Choose Our Emergency Lighting
- Testing and remedial work in one contract: we test, certify and fix issues directly. As a result, you do not need a separate contractor.
- Experience across all building types: from offices to industrial sites and public sector estates, we tailor our approach to each environment.
- Consistent compliance documentation: our testing is fully documented and certified, so it suits fire safety records and enforcement authorities.
- Multi-site programme management: we coordinate scheduled visits and consolidated reporting across multiple properties.
- Qualified in-house engineers: our own engineers carry out all work, with no subcontracting and full accountability.
- Remedial works, batteries and luminaires: where possible, we replace batteries and lamp modules on the same visit. In addition, we provide prompt quotes for full luminaire replacements and re-test every repaired unit.
- Documentation and certification: we issue BS 5266 annual test certificates for each building. Moreover, we offer consolidated reporting for multi-site portfolios.
Our Projects
Emergency Lighting
Electrical Testing UK tests, installs and maintains emergency lighting systems across commercial, industrial, educational and public sector buildings in the UK. As a result, we support fire safety compliance for building owners and facilities managers.
Get In Touch
We’re a Lincolnshire-based business with satellite offices in Peterborough, Cambridge, Nottingham, and Enfield, giving us the reach to support clients anywhere in the UK.
Contact us today to arrange a visit or speak with our team.
