Emergency Lighting Servicing & Installation

Emergency-lighting testing, servicing and installation for residential and commercial premises.

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Escape stair lit by an emergency light, with an illuminated fire exit sign

Testing, servicing & installation

T&T Fire Safety provides emergency-lighting testing, servicing, installation and upgrades for residential and commercial premises.

Testing checks the operation and condition of the emergency-lighting provision, with defects recorded for further attention where required.

Testing & servicing

Emergency luminaires

Condition and operation of emergency-lighting fittings.

Operation on supply failure

Confirmation that emergency lighting operates when the normal lighting supply fails.

Battery & charging condition

Charging indicators and battery performance within the agreed test scope.

Escape-route lighting

Emergency lighting provided along escape routes and at relevant changes of direction or level.

Exit signs

Illuminated and emergency exit signage where provided.

Records & defects

Test results and defects requiring further attention.

Work undertaken with reference to the applicable requirements of BS 5266.

Installation & upgrades

New installations

Emergency-lighting installations for new premises or areas requiring additional provision.

Replacements & upgrades

Replacement or alteration of existing emergency-lighting equipment where required.

Test records

Test results and identified defects are recorded, with recommended remedial actions where required.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

Testing follows a set cycle of short function tests and a longer full-duration test. The interval and scope are set with reference to the applicable BS 5266 recommendations and the arrangements agreed for the premises: in practice, a brief monthly function test and an annual test for the full rated duration.

What is a full-duration test?

Each emergency luminaire is run on its battery for its full rated duration, usually three hours, to prove it would keep escape routes lit for that long in a real power failure. Because batteries need time to recharge afterwards, the test is planned for a time when the building is quiet.

What happens if an emergency light fails?

The failed fitting is recorded with its location and the likely cause, such as a battery, lamp or charging fault. We recommend repair or replacement, and can usually carry it out on a return visit.

Can existing emergency lighting be upgraded?

Yes. Older fittings can be replaced with LED units, and coverage can be extended where the layout or the fire risk assessment shows gaps on escape routes.

Is emergency lighting required in my premises?

It depends on the building and its escape routes. Most commercial premises, and the communal escape routes of many blocks of flats and HMOs, need it where a route would not be adequately lit by other means. Your fire risk assessment should say whether it is required and where.

Do you provide the test records?

Yes. You receive the test results with any defects and recommended actions, ready to keep with your fire-safety log book.

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