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Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting is a requirement for all workplaces. Whether you manage an office building, construction site or school, emergency lights should be in all rooms where employees are unable to see clearly, should the regular lights fail. 

Our full range of emergency lighting comes with a 3-hour battery backup. Allowing employees and occupants to be guided to safety without any worry of light loss. We supply a range of energy-efficient LED lighting to ensure your premises is as safe as possible. From bulkheads and downlights to exit signs and light servicing. 

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Why are emergency lights provided?

Emergency lighting is designed to provide non maintained emergency light in the event of a power cut or emergency, should the regular lighting fail. In line with The Regulatory Reform Order 2005, it is a requirement that all workplaces have emergency lighting to ensure the safety of employees and other occupants.

There are two types of emergency lights: maintained and non-maintained. Maintained emergency lighting is used as the main source of light at all times. It is wired to the mains for regular use. And when the power supply is cut, the light simply switches to the battery backup. Non-maintained emergency lights remain switched off, and only come on during a power outage. They are solely battery-run and designed to guide people to safety in an emergency. 

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

Emergency lighting should be tested on a monthly basis, as a minimum. The monthly test should be long enough to know the lights are functional, without wearing out the bulb or battery. You will also need to ensure a full annual test is undertaken. This is to ensure the emergency lights are still working after the full 3-hour backup period. 

Be sure to identify and keep a log of all the emergency lights installed in the building. This way, you can note all tests carried out along with any damage, faults or repairs. 

How to test emergency lights

Most emergency lights come with a secure device key (sometimes referred to as a 'fish key'). This allows for quick and easy testing, without having to switch off the mains power. You should always use this key to test emergency lighting over tampering with the mains power. Monthly testing is to check the lights work and are in acceptable condition. 

Annual testing should be carried out for the full duration of the emergency light (usually 3 hours). If you are getting a 6-monthly fire alarm service by an engineer, it's likely this will be carried out by them as part of the fire safety check. 


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