EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING & SERVICING

Emergency lighting must be tested monthly in-house, have a 3hr drain down tests annually as well as a 6 month inspection. You must also hold a log book of all tests & maintenance.

You should check your emergency lights monthly, however you must have a full duration (3 hour) test every year.

Emergency light testing involves a 3 hour test where the emergency lights are disconnected from the primary source of power and run off batteries. The test may also involve inspecting the installation to make sure the emergency lights carry out its role sufficiently.

HSE states that "Where emergency routes need artificial light, provide emergency lighting that comes on if the primary lighting fails e.g. battery or emergency generator-powered lighting. Emergency lighting does not have to provide the same level of lighting as under normal circumstances; merely enough to enable escape."

Yes, emergency lighting certificates must be filed for any business or organisation that requires them.

The 3 hour emergency light test is required annually and is designed to test that the back up batteries can last for 3 hours or more. The primary source of power for lighting is turned off for this 3 hour duration.

The cost of emergency light testing varies on the area and amount of lights to cover. The annual test take upward of 3 hours to complete in most, cost starting from around £160, going up from there depending on the size of the site & geographical location.

Emergency lights with self-test functionality will automatically check its own battery to make sure it's still fully operational.

Yes, it is a legal requirement to test your emergency lighting regularly.

It is the responsibility of the building owner to make sure emergency lighting is working correctly.

We are proud to offer emergency lighting testing, installation & maintenance in many towns, including: Devon, Somerset, Cornwall, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, Taunton, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Exmouth, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Newquay, Bath, Bridgewater, Chard, Tiverton and near by areas.