Emergency Lighting
Professional emergency lighting design, installation, upgrades and planned maintenance for commercial premises across London and the South East
What We Do
Comprehensive emergency lighting services from initial design through to ongoing maintenance
Design & Installation
Risk-led emergency lighting design tailored to your building layout, escape routes and fire risk assessment. Professional installation aligned to BS 5266 standards with comprehensive commissioning.
- Site surveys and risk assessments
- BS 5266 compliant system design
- Professional installation and commissioning
- Asset registers and handover documentation
Maintenance & Testing
Planned maintenance by competent engineers with documented test results, defect reporting and recommendations aligned to BS 5266 and manufacturer guidance.
- Routine planned maintenance visits
- Full system testing and certification
- Fault finding and repairs
- Comprehensive reporting and documentation
Upgrades & LED Conversions
Replacement of older fluorescent emergency fittings with modern LED equivalents, improving reliability and reducing maintenance burden while bringing systems into current compliance.
- LED emergency lighting upgrades
- System extensions and additions
- Compliance upgrades to current standards
- Central battery system support
Remedials & Multi-Site Support
Diagnosis and rectification of failed fittings, batteries and circuits. Coordinated emergency lighting maintenance across multiple sites with centralized documentation.
- Fault finding and repairs
- Battery and charger replacement
- Multi-site coordinated maintenance
- Centralized compliance reporting
Typical Environments We Serve
We work across a wide range of commercial and public sector premises throughout London and the South East.
Commercial Offices
Escape route coverage
Retail & Shopping
Public area protection
Warehouses & Industrial
High-bay environments
Educational Buildings
Schools and universities
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and care homes
Hospitality & Leisure
Hotels and venues
Residential Blocks
Housing associations
Public Sector
Local authority buildings
Legal Requirements & Compliance
Understanding your legal obligations for emergency lighting systems
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Responsible Person must ensure fire safety measures including emergency lighting are maintained in effective working order with appropriate records kept.
Identifies where emergency lighting is needed
Regular testing and maintenance required
Documented test results and maintenance records
BS 5266 Standard
The British Standard code of practice for emergency lighting design, installation and maintenance in buildings.
Coverage of escape routes and open areas
Minimum 3-hour emergency duration typically required
Monthly functional tests and annual duration tests
Maintenance Requirements
BS 5266 mandates regular testing and maintenance to ensure system reliability
Brief Function Test
Test each emergency fitting for correct operation by simulating mains failure. Verify illumination and charging indicators.
Routine Maintenance
Comprehensive inspection and testing by a competent engineer including battery condition checks and system verification.
Full Duration Testing
Complete duration test to verify each fitting can maintain illumination for the required period (typically 3 hours).
Common Emergency Lighting Issues
Problems we regularly diagnose and resolve
Failed Batteries or Chargers
Replacement of exhausted batteries and faulty charging circuits to restore emergency duration and system integrity.
Solution: Battery replacement and charger verificationNon-Functioning Fittings
Repair or replacement of failed emergency light fittings and exit signs to maintain adequate escape route coverage.
Solution: Fitting repair or replacementIncorrect Siting After Refurbishment
Relocation or addition of fittings following layout changes to maintain adequate coverage of escape routes.
Solution: Coverage assessment and repositioningMissing or Incomplete Records
Reconstruction of asset registers, test records and compliance documentation to support ongoing management.
Solution: Documentation rebuild and labellingHow We Work
Our structured approach ensures quality outcomes on every project
Survey & Assessment
Site visit to assess current provision, identify deficiencies and understand operational requirements and constraints.
Scope & Quotation
Clear written proposal covering scope of work, compliance approach, risk assessments and method statements where applicable.
Design (if required)
Risk-led design aligned to BS 5266, fire risk assessment findings and building layout with device selection and positioning.
Installation or Repairs
Professional installation of new systems or remedial work on existing installations by qualified engineers with minimal disruption.
Verification & Testing
Comprehensive functional testing and verification of coverage, duration and system integrity aligned to applicable standards.
Handover & Ongoing Support
Full handover pack including asset registers, test certificates, user guidance and ongoing planned maintenance support.
Ensure Safe Evacuation with Compliant Emergency Lighting
Professional emergency lighting design, installation and maintenance aligned to BS 5266 standards