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Testing & Compliance

Emergency lighting that works when it has to.

Installation, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems for commercial premises, managed properties and communal areas — tested and logged properly, not just glanced at once a year.

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What's Involved

Installed right, tested on schedule.

Emergency lighting only earns its keep in the moment the power fails — which means testing can't be an afterthought. We install to BS 5266, then keep systems on a proper testing schedule: a monthly function check and an annual full duration test, both logged.

If you manage a block, HMO, office or retail unit, that log book is often exactly what a fire risk assessor or insurer wants to see — and it needs to actually reflect reality, not be filled in from memory.

  • New installation to BS 5266
  • Monthly function testing
  • Annual full 3-hour duration test
  • Faulty units repaired or replaced
  • Log book kept accurate & up to date
Testing electrical circuits with a Megger multifunction tester
How It Works

Set up once, kept on schedule after.

Survey the site

We check existing units, coverage and any gaps against BS 5266 requirements.

Install or bring up to standard

New units fitted or existing ones repaired, tested and commissioned.

Ongoing testing scheduled

Monthly function checks and the annual full duration test, booked in advance.

Log book maintained

Every test recorded properly — ready to show a fire risk assessor or insurer.

Common Questions

FAQs

Who needs emergency lighting?
Most commercial premises, HMOs, and communal areas in managed residential blocks — anywhere fire regulations require a safe means of escape to be lit if the mains supply fails.
What's the difference between the monthly and annual test?
The monthly test is a brief function check to confirm each unit switches to battery power. The annual test runs units on battery for their full rated duration (usually 3 hours) to confirm they'll actually last through an evacuation.
Can you take over testing for a system you didn't install?
Yes — we regularly take on testing and maintenance for existing systems, and will flag anything that's not up to current standard.
Do you provide the compliance log book?
Yes, kept up to date after every visit and available whenever you need to show it to an assessor, insurer or landlord.
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