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EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Professional Emergency Lighting Testing & Certification
Emergency LIGHT TESTING For Your Property
We test emergency lights, exit signs and battery backup to check they operate if the normal lighting supply fails. Receive a clear digital report within 24 hours.
Trusted Compliance Support For:
Landlords
Estate Agents
HMOs
Commercial Properties
Property Managers
Understanding The Service
What Is Emergency Lighting Testing?
THE TEST
Emergency lighting testing checks that your emergency lights operate if the normal lighting supply fails. We inspect the fittings, exit signs, charge indicators and batteries, then simulate a power failure.
Escape routes •Exit signs • Battery backup
Report Within 72 Hours
YOUR TEST REPORT
You receive a clear digital emergency lighting test report within 72 hours, showing the results, faults found and recommended actions. If repairs are required, we can provide a separate quote.
Test results • Faults • Recommendations
NOT SURE WHICH TEST TO BOOK?
Tell us about the property and when the emergency lighting was last tested. We will help you arrange the correct functional or full-duration test.
Choose Your Property Type
Book Your Emergency Lighting Test in Minutes
Select the option that matches your property and book online or request a quote.
Small Premises
Emergency Lighting Test
Emergency Lighting Test
For small shops, offices and other premises with a straightforward emergency lighting system.
from
£149
INCLUDING VAT
Includes up to 10 fittings
£7 for each additional fitting
£7 for each additional fitting
Includes:
- Annual full-duration test
- Emergency lights and exit signs tested
- Battery performance checked
- Faults and recommendations recorded
- Digital report within 24 hours
HMO & Communal
Emergency Lighting Test
Emergency Lighting Test
For HMOs, apartment blocks and residential buildings with shared communal areas.
from
£199
INCLUDING VAT
Includes up to 15 fittings
£7 for each additional fitting
£7 for each additional fitting
Includes:
- Annual full-duration test
- Communal areas and escape routes checked
- Emergency lights and exit signs tested
- Faults and recommendations recorded
- Digital report within 24 hours
Commercial & Multi-Site
Testing
Testing
For larger offices, shops, warehouses, restaurants and property portfolios.
CUSTOM QUOTE
Price based on the number of fittings, site size and access requirements
Includes:
- Site-specific testing programme
- Annual full-duration testing
- Clear test records
- Consolidated reporting available
- Repairs quoted separately
Emergency Lighting Testing Service
What We Check
Our emergency lighting test checks the main fittings, controls and battery-backed operation of your system.
01
Fittings & Exit Signs
We inspect accessible emergency lights and exit signs for visible damage or faults.
02
Charge Indicators
We check that charge indicators and the normal power supply are operating.
03
Functional Operation
We simulate a power failure to confirm that emergency lights switch on.
04
Escape Route Lighting
We check accessible lighting along escape routes, stairs and final exits.
05
Battery Operation
We check that fittings continue to operate from their battery supply.
06
Full-Duration Test
Where booked, we test the system for its full rated emergency duration.
07
Controls & Test Keys
We check accessible test switches, keys and operating controls.
08
Records & Results
We record the test results, faults found and recommended actions.
Emergency Lighting Responsibilities
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must make sure that emergency routes and exits have suitable emergency lighting where needed if the normal lighting fails.
Emergency lighting must be subject to suitable maintenance and kept in efficient working order and good repair.
Tests, faults and completed repairs should be recorded to help demonstrate ongoing fire safety management.
REVIEW SCHEDULE
Monthly functional test
Annual full-duration test
Annual full-duration test
Important: Using a competent contractor does not remove the Responsible Person's legal duties.
What You Receive
Emergency
Lighting Test Report
Lighting Test Report
On-site testing
Functional or full-duration testing carried out by a competent engineer.
Recorded test results
Results recorded for each accessible emergency light tested.
Faults & recommendations
Clear details of failures and recommended next steps.
Digital report within 72 hours
Clear report, easy to share and store.
Related Property Compliance Services
Arrange other certificates, safety checks and repairs for the same property.
EICR Certificate
Electrical safety inspection and report for landlords and property owners.
Gas Safety Certificate
Annual Gas Safety Certificate and CP12 from a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EPC Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate for letting, selling or managing a property.
PAT Testing
Portable appliance testing for landlords, businesses and managed properties.
Repairs & Remedial Works
Electrical and fire safety remedial works quoted after inspection.
Need More Than One Compliance Service?
We can arrange your emergency lighting test alongside a Fire Risk Assessment, Gas Safety Certificate, Fire Alarm Test, EICR or PAT Testing.
Our Process
How Your Emergency Lighting Test Works
A simple process from booking to a clear digital test report.
01
Book Your Test
Choose a monthly functional test, annual full-duration test or request a quote.
- Book online or request a quote
- Choose a suitable appointment
- We confirm the test type and access
Inspection & Testing
02
Emergency Lighting Testing
A competent engineer checks the accessible fittings, exit signs, indicators and battery-backed operation.
- Accessible fittings and signs inspected
- Functional or full-duration test completed
- Minimal disruption to occupants
Within 24 Hours
03
Your Digital Test Report
Receive a clear report showing the test results, faults found and recommended actions.
- Tested fittings and results recorded
- Faults and recommendations explained
- Easy to share and store
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should emergency lighting be tested?
Emergency lighting should normally receive a short functional test every month and a full-rated-duration test once a year.
What is the difference between a monthly and annual emergency lighting test?
A monthly test briefly checks that the emergency lights switch on. The annual test checks that they continue working for their full rated duration.
How long does an emergency lighting test take?
A monthly test is relatively short. An annual test commonly runs for three hours, although the required duration depends on the system and building.
Is emergency lighting testing a legal requirement in the UK?
Fire safety law requires the Responsible Person to keep emergency lighting properly maintained and in efficient working order. Regular testing helps demonstrate that this duty is being met.
What is BS 5266 for emergency lighting?
BS 5266-1 is the UK code of practice for emergency lighting in premises. It provides guidance on the design, installation and management of emergency lighting systems.
What is an emergency lighting test key?
A test key operates a dedicated switch that simulates a failure of the normal lighting supply, allowing the emergency lights to be checked.
Will I receive an emergency lighting test certificate?
You will receive a digital report showing the test completed, the results, any faults found and recommended actions. Reports are delivered within 24 hours.
What happens if emergency lighting fails its test?
Any failed fittings or faults will be recorded in your report with recommended next steps. Repairs and replacement fittings can be quoted separately.
AREAS WE COVER
Emergency lighting testing, servicing and repairs for landlords, estate agents and businesses across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
LONDON
Covering North, South, East, West and Central London and surrounding areas.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Covering Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.
HERTFORDSHIRE
Covering Watford, St Albans, Stevenage, Hertford and surrounding areas.
OXFORDSHIRE
Covering Oxford, Bicester, Witney, Banbury and surrounding areas.
ESSEX
Covering Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood and surrounding areas across Essex.