Function and full-duration testing of emergency and escape route lighting to BS 5266-1.
Emergency lighting illuminates escape routes when the mains supply fails. We carry out the monthly function tests and annual full-duration discharge tests required to keep your system compliant and genuinely fit for purpose.
Governing regulation: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Standard / guidance: BS 5266-1: Code of Practice for Emergency Lighting
All electrical works are completed by our specialist electrical partner, AP Electrical — apelectricalltd.com.
| Application | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Brief function test | Monthly |
| Full 3-hour duration test | Annually |
| Battery replacement | As required (typically every 4 years) |
| Log book entry | Every test |
Frequencies above are general guidance based on published standards and typical risk levels — your risk assessment or landlord obligations may require a different interval.
If the power fails during a fire or evacuation, emergency lighting is what keeps escape routes visible and safe. Regular testing catches failed batteries and lamps before they become a hazard, and keeps you on the right side of fire safety law.
A brief monthly-equivalent test of every luminaire to confirm it activates on demand.
Annual discharge testing to confirm the required 3-hour emergency rating.
Failed lamps, batteries or charging faults flagged and reported.
Every test recorded and certified for your compliance file.
The discharge test itself runs for up to 3 hours, but we schedule it so it doesn't disrupt your operating hours — usually overnight or out of hours.
Yes — batteries typically need replacing around every 4 years; we'll flag units approaching end of life.