Emergency Lighting Installation, Testing & Maintenance In London
At SCV Electrical, we offer professional emergency lighting solutions to keep commercial, industrial and public sector buildings across Winchester and London safe. We offer the installation, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting to ensure your premises are safe and compliant.
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for most non-domestic buildings across the UK, and our qualified electricians are here to ensure you remain on the right side of regulations. Emergency lighting plays an essential role in the safe evacuation of staff and occupants during an emergency, such as a fire or power failure.
To ensure your premises are safe and legally sound, we design, install, and maintain systems in line with BS 5266 standards.
What Is Emergency Lighting?
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for most non-domestic properties across the UK and is needed to ensure a safe evacuation during power outages, fires or other emergencies. These lights will automatically activate when the normal lighting supply fails, providing essential illumination to:
- Safely guide occupants to exits
- Illuminate escape routes and stairways
- Highlight fire exits and safety signage
- Support evacuation during emergencies
Under UK fire safety legislation and standards such as BS 5266-1, emergency lighting is a legal requirement in many commercial, industrial and public sector premises. As professional electricians, our team can guide you through the regulations and ensure your property is compliant.
Our Emergency Lighting Installation Service
We offer a complete installation of emergency lighting systems to protect your premises and ensure compliance with essential UK standards. Our electricians will tailor the installation process to your specifications and risk assessment needs.
We offer a comprehensive service, which includes:
- Site survey and lighting design to tailor the process to your premises
- Escape route and exit sign planning, supply and installation
- Installation of LED emergency fittings to fit British Fire Safety Standards
- Central battery or self-contained systems to suit your needs
- Full commissioning and certification for compliance
At SCV Electrical, we ensure that all lighting systems are installed to meet the required minimum illumination levels, correct spacing, and required duration standards for safe evacuation.
Emergency Lighting Testing & Maintenance
As well as installation, we offer ongoing testing and maintenance packages to keep your system fully compliant and operational.
BS 5266 recommends both monthly checks and annual full-duration testing to ensure ongoing system reliability, and our electricians are here to help. We can work with you to arrange regular servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems.
We offer ongoing maintenance packages to keep your system fully compliant and operational, which include:
- Replacement of failed lamps and batteries
- Repairs to faulty fittings or circuits
- System upgrades and improvements
- Emergency call-outs if faults are found
- Logbook updates for compliance records
We also offer full reporting, including detailed test records, compliance documentation and maintenance recommendations.
About SCV Electrical
We pride ourselves on our competitive prices and our commitment to customer satisfaction. As a customer-focused company, we are always striving to deliver the best possible results, which is why we have built a strong reputation in the industry.
We offer a wide range of electrical installation services to both commercial and domestic customers in the area. Our highly skilled and experienced electricians are dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.
Start with a Free Consultation
Begin your journey towards a worry-free electrical maintenance program. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation, and together, we’ll create a plan that ensures your electrical systems are as efficient as they can be.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
FAQs
How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?
Emergency lighting requires monthly function tests and a full annual duration test, typically lasting 3 hours, to ensure batteries and fittings operate correctly.
Is emergency lighting a legal requirement?
Yes. Most commercial and public buildings in the UK are legally required to have emergency lighting under fire safety regulations and BS 5266 guidance.
What happens if a system fails its test?
Any faults in emergency lighting must be repaired immediately. This may include replacing batteries, fittings, or wiring faults to restore compliance and safety.