Emergency Lighting

Emergency Lighting installer in St Albans, London and Hertfordshire

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for all businesses and organisations as defined by the Fire Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and British Standards BS 5266 Part 1: 2013 (Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises) and BS EN 1838:2013.

Emergency lighting is a back–up for when the main power supply cuts out, resulting in darkness, which could present a danger to the occupants of a building. Therefore emergency lights must operate automatically in all circulation areas and escape routes, and must be adequate for people to see clearly enough to navigate obstacles and find a way out of the building safely.

The British Standards BS 5266 Part 1:2013 requires the following;

  • Monthly Test: A function test is required once a month. This can be done in-house or by a professional.
  • Yearly Test: A full 3-hour discharge test is required once a year carried out by a professional.  A Certificate will be issued for your records.

All of the above testing needs to be documented into a logbook for your records.

We can provide you with a logbook and training if required and assist with any remedial works that may be necessary to keep you compliant with British Standards.