Emergency Lighting Installation, Testing & Certification
When the mains supply fails, emergency lighting is what lets people find their way out. Stairwells, corridors, exits and open areas all need to stay lit long enough for everyone to leave safely, and for that to happen, the system has to be designed correctly and tested regularly.
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Light the way out when the power fails
ICE Electrical installs, tests and certifies emergency lighting to BS 5266-1 for commercial premises, residential blocks and HMOs across London and the South East. We handle the full lifecycle, from design through to annual certification.
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Our emergency lighting treatment process
Step 1 Contact
Book a survey or call 03335775805. Tell us whether you need a new system, an upgrade, or monthly and annual testing of existing fittings.
Step 2 The Quote
You receive a fixed quote for the installation, or a fixed price per testing visit, with any failed fittings or batteries quoted before replacement.
Step 3 The Works
We install fittings to a BS 5266-1 layout, or carry out the functional and full-duration tests, scheduling the annual test for when the building is quiet.
Step 4 After care
Every fitting is recorded and you receive the relevant installation or periodic inspection certificate, with test results logged ready for inspection.
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Our experts can arrive on site within 60 minutes
- COVID-19 secure
- Nationwide coverage, available 24/7
- Able to arrive within 60 minutes of your call
- Free survey provided prior to quotation
- Emergency response team
- Offer a bespoke service designed to suit all your needs
- All technicians hold professional health and safety qualifications, including BICSc, IOSH, IPAF & Safe Contractor
Where emergency lighting is needed
Emergency lighting covers more than the exit signs above the doors. A compliant design typically includes:
- Escape route lighting along corridors, stairs and through the route to a final exit
- Open area (anti-panic) lighting in larger rooms where people need to reach an escape route
- High-risk task area lighting where a process needs to be shut down safely before leaving
- Points of emphasis, such as changes of direction, stairs, fire alarm call points and firefighting equipment
Your fire risk assessment will identify the routes and areas that need cover. Our survey turns that into a lighting layout that meets BS 5266-1.
Maintained, non-maintained and self-test systems
Non-maintained fittings only light up when the mains fails. They're the most common choice for corridors, stairwells and offices.
Maintained fittings stay lit all the time and continue on battery during a power cut. They're typically used in places of entertainment, cinemas and venues where people may be unfamiliar with the building.
Self-test systems check themselves automatically and report faults, either on the fitting or to a central panel. They cut down the time needed for manual testing and are well suited to large or multi-site estates.
Testing requirements
BS 5266-1 sets out a clear testing routine:
- Monthly: a short functional test, often called a flick test, to check every fitting switches to battery and lights
- Annually: a full-duration test, usually three hours, to prove the batteries will last as long as the system is rated for
- Records: every test logged, with faults noted and repaired
We can carry out both tests for you, or carry out the annual test and train your team to do the monthly checks. The annual test leaves fittings with drained batteries for up to 24 hours while they recharge, so we schedule it for times when the building is quiet.
Upgrading older systems
Older fittings with fluorescent tubes and nickel-cadmium batteries are often near the end of their life. Batteries fail duration tests and replacement parts become harder to find. Switching to LED fittings with modern batteries cuts maintenance and energy use, and is a good moment to review whether the coverage still matches the building's layout.
Part of your wider fire safety
Emergency lighting works alongside your fire alarm, signage and escape routes. We often test it on the same visit as fire alarm servicing, and if a fault is found during a power failure, our commercial emergency electricians can attend 24/7.
Why choose ICE Electrical for emergency lighting?
- Layouts designed to BS 5266-1, based on your fire risk assessment
- Installation, testing and certification from one NICEIC-approved contractor
- Annual duration tests scheduled to avoid leaving your building unprotected
- Clear test records and certificates ready for inspection
- Practical advice on LED upgrades and self-test systems to reduce ongoing costs
Make sure your escape routes stay lit
Book a survey for a new system, or ask for a quote for regular testing and certification. Or email enquiries@iceelectrical.co.uk.