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Emergency Lighting


 An emergency lights system (ELS) constitutes the backup source of illumination that becomes active in the event of a disaster that incapacitates the primary lighting system. To put it simply, an ELS is automatically turned on when the building’s main electrical power lines are cut – either due to disaster-related damage or voluntarily to prevent the spreading of fires. Their role is to provide visibility in areas of the building to assist with the proper evacuation of the personnel on the premises.

As specialists in all aspects of fire safety and security, we are among a select few high-quality and professional service providers that can manage your ELS verification procedures and ensure that your system is maintained to current standards and working optimally.

Whether your business premises comprise a small office or large industrial plant, our trained experts will conduct a full and com 

prehensive inspection of your ELS, documenting those areas in full working order, as well as those that require repair or improvement. We will provide you with a log of all testing performed, so that you can demonstrate to your insurers and all regulatory authorities that you are complying with mandatory emergency lighting requirements under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.


Does My Business Need Emergency Lighting?


The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 clearly states that all commercial buildings must be safe at all times, even in the event of mains power failure. This means that virtually all premises (and businesses) are legally obliged to have some form of emergency lights installed to illuminate a path to safety, should it ever be required.


What is the emergency lighting British standard BS 5266?


BS 5266 is the British safety standard that relates to lighting requirements for businesses and organisations in the UK.

  • BS 5266-1:2016 - Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises
  • BS 5266-2:1998 - Code of practice for electrical low mounted way guidance systems for emergency use
  • BS 5266-4:1999 - Code of practice for design, installation, maintenance and use of optical fibre systems
  • BS 5266-5:1999 - Specification for component parts of optical fibre systems
  • BS 5266-6:1999 - Code of practice for non-electrical low mounted way guidance systems for emergency use. Photoluminescent systems
  • BS EN 1838:1999 - Lighting applications. Emergency lighting
  • BS EN 50172:2004 - Emergency escape lighting systems


Why are emergency lights provided?


British Safety Regulations are in place to ensure that in the event of a fire, suitable emergency exit lights are in place to illuminate escape routes for people trying to exit the premises.


How often should emergency lighting be tested?


Emergency lighting regulations in the UK, state that it must undergo a full test at least once a year and be 'flick-tested' at least once a month. Tests should be recorded in an emergency lighting log book or emergency lighting test sheet.


What is the difference between maintained and non maintained emergency lights?

Maintained lighting is on all of the time and are mains powered. They are used as part of a building's normal lighting system, but, in an emergency situation, if mains power fails, they will continue to stay lit for a specific duration powered by a back-up battery.


Non-maintained lighting will only come on for a specific duration, if the power supply to normal artificial lighting fails.

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