Emergency Lighting Installation and Servicing

 

In the event of a fire, mains power and lighting will often go down.
Therefore, it’s essential that a building has emergency lighting in place

to ensure safe evacuation.

 

Emergency Lighting

Why is emergency lighting important?

There are many dangers in an emergency. For instance, the threat of people not being able to find their way out of the building in the dark or similarly hurting themselves due to a lack of vision. In addition, having strategically placed
emergency lighting can go a long way towards safe evacuation in an emergency situation.

We offer:

  • A thorough and free site survey with a no-obligation quote.
  • Recommendations for emergency lighting in your premises.
  • The supply of quality emergency lighting products.
  • Regular service agreement to ensure above all, you’re always up-to-date.

In conclusion, It is a legal requirement for all non-domestic/commercial properties to be equipped with an emergency lighting system. This requirement also states they should be regularly maintained appropriately. This is to ensure they work in the event of an emergency because this increases the chance of someone effectively evacuating.

 

Often they are overlooked and the importance only noted when they are needed. But our engineers can take away the worry. We offer service agreements meaning you can sit back safe in the knowledge we have you system maintained and above all a compliant system.

After our site survey and quote has been provided, our engineers book to visit your site to complete the checks. Therefore there is minimal disruption and they complete the necessary testing and checks for you. Our technicians work to the highest standards and comply with the regulations.

Because our technicians are regularly audited, both internally and similarly externally we can assure quality and work in accordance with BS 5266-1.

Please contact us if you would like to book a site survey and no obligation quotation.

Emergency Lights Usage

Emergency lights can be used in a number of installation conditions and circumstances:

ALARM AREAS CORRIDORS LIFTS ESCAPE ROUTES
Fire alarms and fire fighting equipment, install within 2 metres horizontal distance Install within 2 metres horizontal distance of a change of direction in an escape route To provide emergency illumination in all lifts To provide illumination of escape routes
Emergency lights in alarm areas Emergency lights in corridors Emergency lights in lifts Emergency lights illuminating escape routes
JUNCTIONS OFFICES HAZARDOUS AREAS FINAL EXITS
Install within 2 metres of escape route junctions In all offices Under EC drafts, areas of high risk should be illuminated up to 10% of normal lighting Install externally within 2 metres horizontal distance of any final exits. Please note that sufficient light will be needed to muster a roll call
Emergency lights in junctions Emergency lights in offices Emergency lights in hazardous areas Emergency lights in final exits
TOILETS STAIRWAYS
Install in all toilets exceeding 8 metres square area Install within 2 metres horizontal distance of change in floor level or stairs (each tread to receive direct light)
Emergency lights in toilets Emergency lights in stairways

 

This guide is designed to provide essential information on key points of BS5266.  It should always be used in conjunction with the latest standards and it should never be utilised as any form of substitution for the standard itself.

Contact us to discuss any requirements you may have and we’ll recommend the right products for your business.

Installing emergency lights